Florida lawmakers had the chance to ban first-cousin marriage this week, but didn’t.
The proposed bill expired, meaning it remains legal, as it is in 16 US states. Globally, it’s even more common. Countries like the UK, France, Canada, and Australia all allow it.
In parts of the Middle East and South Asia, it’s also a long-standing cultural tradition.
Worldwide, over 10% of marriages are between first or second cousins.
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Florida lawmakers had the chance to ban first-cousin marriage this week, but didn’t.
The proposed bill expired, meaning it remains legal, as it is in 16 US states. Globally, it’s even more common. Countries like the UK, France, Canada, and Australia all allow it.
In parts of the Middle East and South Asia, it’s also a long-standing cultural tradition.
Worldwide, over 10% of marriages are between first or second cousins.
#hosted #pubity #viral