Commonly, the relationship between the husband and wife is endogamous (with parallel and cross-cousin marriages preferred). However, while marriage between kin is common, families may also try to marry outside of their family to diversify their assets. People tend to marry within their tribe or ethnic group.

What is the main part of the family in Afghanistan?

mother-in-law A childs social life in Afghanistan takes place within his or her family. The main part of the family is the mother-in-law, the daughters-in-law and daughters, with the older woman at the top of the household.

How many wives can a man in Afghanistan have?

four wives The Republic of Afghanistan, which is an Islamic Republic under Sharia Law, allows for polygyny. Afghan men may take up to four wives, as Islam allows for such. A man must treat all of his wives equally; however, it has been reported that these regulations are rarely followed.