ac 1.2 - culture Flashcards
1
Q
polygamy
A
having more than one wife/ husband
2
Q
polyandry
A
having more than one husband
3
Q
polygyny
A
having more than one wife
4
Q
where is polygamy legal?
(how question)
A
- muslim majority countries
- pakistan
- saudi arabia
- sri lanka
5
Q
where is polygamy a crime?
(how question)
A
- uk
- canada
- usa
- most of europe
6
Q
why are there differences?
A
- religious factors: quar’an states that men can have up to four wives, mormon church practices/accepts polygamy
- due to tradition: culture and custom has allowed polygamy
7
Q
adultery
A
having a sexual relationship with someone outside of your marriage
8
Q
where is adultery legal?
(how question)
A
- england and wales
- many european countries
- south korea
(most countries)
9
Q
where is adultery a crime?
(how question)
A
- countries which follow sharia law: saudi arabia, pakistan, taiwan, etc
10
Q
why are there differences?
A
- religion: societies where law makers are influenced by religion (sharia law says adultery is a sin)
- position of women: they often have lower status in countries where adultery is illegal
11
Q
FGM
A
female genital mutilation
12
Q
where is FGM legal?
(how question)
A
- somalia
- saudi arabia
- egypt
13
Q
where is FGM a crime?
(how question)
A
- uk
- new zealand
- usa
14
Q
why are there differences?
A
it has been tradition in societies and is therefore unlikely to be questioned and so it remains legal due to the ongoing tradition of FGM that’s seen as ‘normal’
