relationship & families

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what is procreation?
bringing new life into the world (babies)
what is the nuclear family?
the traditional Western family: a couple and their (2) dependent children regarded as a social unit
what is bigamy?
the act of marrying more than one person at a time, it's illegal in the UK
what is stability? 
safety and security; a stable society is one in which people's rights are protected and they're able to live in peace
what is divorce?
the legal ending of a marriage
what is family planning?
using a woman's natural cycle of fertility to try and avoid pregnancy
what is remarriage?
marrying someone else after divorce
what is marriage?
a legal and religious ceremony joining together 2 people in love
what does the Catholic Church think about sex between people of the same gender?
"disordered" they argue that homosexual relationships are banned by the Bible, it's banned in the Catholic Church
what do Liberal Christians say about homosexual relationships?
they teach that Jesus wanted people to love each other and show mercy and that we should be accepting of homosexuals
what does the Catholic Church think about sex and marriage?
sex before marriage is unacceptable, should only take place within marriage which is life long so not after divorce. Also against adultery.
what do Christians think about adultery?
prohibited by the Bible, Christians argue it's wrong as it undermimes marriage and involves lies and secrecy, "you shall not commit adultery"
what is human sexuality?
the way in which humans express themselves
what is contraception?
ways in which men and women take measures to avoid pregnancy that is unwanted during sex, like condoms and birth control.
what is cohabitation?
when a couple are in a relationship and live together but aren't married.
what is adultery?
having sex with someone who is not your husband/wife, outside of marriage.
when was same-sex marriage made legal in the UK?
2014
what is gender equality?
all males and females have the same rights and are equal in the eyes of society.
what is gender discrimination?
treating someone (mainly women) with disrespect or discriminating against them purely because of their gender.
what is sexual stereotyping?
the idea that the way someone acts during sex is based off of their gender, like men being dominant.
what is an extended family?
a family that extends beyond just parents and children by including grandparents and other relatives.
what are same-sex parents?
parents who are of the same-sex that have a child together that generally isn't biologically theirs, like adopted
what is annulment?
a Catholic Church ruling out a marriage as never valid/dissolving the marriage, it's an alternative to divorce.
what is civil partnership?
legal union of same-sex couples but now valid for heterosexuals also.
what are the 3 purposes of family?
procreation, stability, faith
what is the age of consent for homosexuals/heterosexuals?
16
in what year were homosexual acts made legal?
1967, except in the army
in what year were civil partnerships recognised in law?
2004
what does the story of Rama and Sita teach?
loyalty and faithfulness in marriage.
how do Hindus feel about adultery/sex outside of marriage?
Hinduism places very high value upon marriage which is intended to be a lifelong committment. Adultery is disapproved of in Hinduism and Indian laws condemn it.
why are Christians against adultery?
it breaks marriage vows made before God and threatens the stable relationship needed for their children's security.
Jesus once forgave a woman caught committing adultery, but what did he order her to do?
to leave her life of sin. Adultery is forbidden in 1 of the 10 Commandements.
what did some Liberal Christians think about sex before marriage?
it can be a valid expression of love, particularly if the couple are intending to get married/have a lifelong committment.
what do Anglican and Catholic Churches think about sex before marriage?
its wrong
for many Christians, what is sex?
sex expresses a deep, lifelong union that requires the committment of marriage. It shouldnt be a casual, temporary pleasure.
what about sexual relationships do Christians think are wrong?
to use people for sex, to spread STIs or to risk pregnancy outside of marriage.
how do Hindus feel about sex before marriage generally?
its disapproved of by many Hindus, although there is an acceptance that is common in modern society.
what would happen if a girl has sex before marriage in Hinduism?
she would be seen as bringing shame on her family and might be unable to find a suitable husband. This leads to girls being married at a very young age.
Hindu teaching stresses celibacy in which stages of life?
in 3 out of the 4 stages of life, with sexual relations only taking place in the householder stage.
many girls rebel against early marriage, what might this lead to?
conflict between their parents and them.