1.2 Flashcards
what are socially constructed laws
laws made by society that change over time and differ between cultures
what is adultery
a sexual act between 2 or more people where at least 1 is married without permission from partner
where is adultery legal/illegal
legal in most countries including UK/illegal in Muslim countries such as Africa
what is homosexuality
sexual act between members of same sex
where is homosexuality legal/illegal
legal in UK,Europe/illegal in others resulting in death penalty in 6
what is the cannabis law
possession is treated less seriously compared to growing/dealing/importing
where is cannabis legal/illegal
legal in Canada,Portugal/illegal in UK,Europe
what is the prostitution law
legal but illegal to solicit in public areas such as window calling
what is the vagrancy law
it is illegal but many people ignore due to sympathy/acceptance