Polygamy

-Remember that double consciousness (also called double vision) is the belief that some people are forced to live in two cultures. They are first part of the dominate culture, and then they are also part of a subculture. Sometimes the ideas/values of these two cultures oppose each other. Describe what it might be like to see as both an American (where polygamy is taboo) and also as a person who is in a polygamous relationship. What kind of conflicts could result from this? Provide specific scenarios/conflicts.
-The idea of "double vision" says that people in a subculture not only see themselves the way their subculture does but also the way that the dominate culture does. How can "double vision" affect one's view of himself/herself?

This could cause both internal and external conflicts, as well as cultural conflict. A person might have to make a huge decision that would seem to (and could actually) decide which group they really belonged to. This could also cause an argument between the person and perhaps their spouse as well; a man might have several wives, causing conflict between himself and one or more of his wives.
Double vision can ultimately determine whether someone has a high or low self esteem; people whose actions are frowned upon in one society to which they belong can start to feel bad about themselves, and feel rejected.