conclusion Flashcards
what does homosexuality eg give?
gives a greater understanding of law as a social institution. It is inextricably linked to the social order of society
homosexuality exemplifies law as?
as a social institution through the alignment of developing attitudes and legislation amendments over time
demonstrates notion that?
morals of our society set ideals for law to abide by.
what is law built upon?
on patterns of beliefs and behaviors over a period of time
why is whether law adequately reflect social beliefs a contentious issue?
issue as social movements often act as a trigger to new laws so it reflects social belief but having social movements in the first place shows that law doesn’t adequately reflect social beliefs.
with use of a case study on laws related to sexuality and homosexuality, we are able to?
to deconstruct the law’s claim of impartiality and objectivity and seek to situate it within the context of particular social, cultural, political and historical realities