AC 1.2 Explain the social construction of criminality Flashcards
1
Q
Define adultery
A
voluntary sex between 1 married person and someone who is not their spouse
2
Q
Where is polygamy illegal?
A
Christianity
Islamic faiths
3
Q
Where is adultery legal?
A
Italy
Malta
Spain
UK
Portugal
Belgium
4
Q
Define polygamy?
A
having more than one wife or husband at the same time
5
Q
Where is polygamy illegal?
A
Muslim
Christainity
6
Q
Where is polygamy legal?
A
India
Malaysia
Phillipines
58 Islamic countries
Hindu
7
Q
Define homosexuality?
A
- being attracted to people of your own sex
8
Q
Where is homosexuality illegal?
A
Syria
Iraq
Africa
Nigeria
9
Q
Where is homosexuality legal?
A
UK
Europe
Some US states
Canada
10
Q
How has religion impacted homosexuality laws?
A
11
Q
How has homosexuality laws changed over time?
A
- 1533 Buggery act - legalised sex between men
- 1967 Buggery act was repealed and sex between men over aged 21 was legalised
- 2004 Civil partnership act - legally recognised and protect homosexual couples
- 2013 Same sex marriage act - same sex marriage legalised
12
Q
Why have homosexuality laws changed over time?
A
- Cultural change -> secularisation. Religion now has less of an influence over people’s attitudes and values
- Change to public perception of crime -> many no longer see homosexuality as a crime
- Demographic changes -> 2.2% increase in homosexuality, there’s more pressure to provide laws against discrimation
