Mating systems

‘Hidden Violence’: Polygamy in the Balkans

Three years after his death, 56-year-old Emine is scarred by the physical and mental abuse she endured.

"When he got drunk, he would lose himself," she said. Once, "I sat outside with the children all night. I was not allowed to go inside until he fell asleep."

"It was constant. He was drunk every day. Every day the same."