This is pretty accurate for purposes of anthropological history. The beliefs are common among middle eastern tribal people. Arab Islam incorporates them into their cultural beliefs. The man is an idiot if he wishes to enforce on even the most conservative contemporary Christian culture. People like him are dangerous fools as they provide the left with ready made strawmen to ‘prove’ believing Christians are psychopathic fanatics.
Under Islamic law, women are not on an equal footing with men. That's why it works. A man can have four wives. A woman can't have four husbands.
In a civilized society, equal rights get in the way.