Many middle eastern countries practice polygamy which deprives many lower status men of the chance of having a partner and children. The high status men also e

Many middle eastern countries practice polygamy which deprives many lower status men of the chance of having a partner and children. The high status men also enforce heavy penalties for adultery to ensure their collection of wives is not cuckolded by other men. Coupled with the inequality where women are treated as property and this indeed does remove the tempering influence of women. There is little doubt that the triggering of protective behaviour that comes with fatherhood is a benefit to any society.