Issues of Relationships Keywords Flashcards
Adultery Definition
Voluntary sexual intercourse between a married person, and a person who is not their spouse.
Divorce Definition
To legally end a marriage.
Cohabitation Definition
To live together in a sexual relationship, without being married or in a civil partnership.
Commitment Definition
A sense of dedication and obligation to someone or something.
Contraception Definition
Methods used to prevent a woman from becoming pregnant, during or following sexual intercourse.
Gender Equality Definition
People of all genders enjoying the same rights and opportunities in all aspects of their lives.
Responsibilities Definition
Actions/ duties you are expected to carry out.
Roles Definition
Position, status or function of a person in society, as well as the characteristics and social behaviour expected of them
Adultery Example
The bible teaches “Thou shall not commit adultery”.
Divorce Example
Divorce is never allowed in the Catholic Church
Cohabitation Example
Cohabitation is not allowed in the Catholic Church
Commitment Example
Marriage is committing yourself to a person for life
Contraception Example
Condoms, the pill
Gender Equality Example
“We are all one in Christ”
Responsibilities Example
A parent is responsible for looking after their child