Marriage Flashcards
Marriage
A civil contract between two people.
What is Forced marriage
A marriage whereby one or both parties are unwilling and emotional and physical abuse is a factor.
What is divorce?
The final termination of a marital union.
Out of date?
Increase in premarital cohabitation, single parent families, children born out of wedlock and decline in religious adherence - shows why marriage is losing its purpose and appeal.
Purpose of marriage?
Main two reasons are:
Uniting two people together in a life long bond.
Providing a secure environment for the birth and uprbringing of children.
What is arranged marriage?
A marriage arranged by the families in which both parties consent.
Arranged marriage is often for..
Religious reasons and are always between someone of the same religion.
Positive of arranged marriage
Divorce rates are much lower than in other marriages. 1-2%
Negative of arranged marriage
Love takes second place.
Utilitarian view of arranged marriage
if arranged marriages work there is nothing wrong with them, however if they put pressure on a couple they will not lead to happiness
How is gay marriage becoming more accepted?
It was legalised in Scotland in 2014.
Scotland’s first gay church minister
Literal Christian view of same sex marriage
Literal Christian believes homosexuality is a sin-
‘It is an abomination for a man to lie with another man as he does with a woman’- Leviticus 18:11
Liberal Christian view of same sex marriage
Liberal Christians- bible passages are reflection of a homophobic society in the past rather than gods will.
How is gay marriage not accepted?
Churches still have the right to refuse gay marriage.
What are the reasons for forced marriage?
Usually for cultural or religious reasons.
Protection of family honour.
Controlling unwanted behaviour and sexuality e.g. perceived promiscuity or being gay or lesbian.
What can forced marriage cause?
Can cause lack of education, abuse, depression etc.
Why have attitudes towards divorce become more liberal?
Attitudes towards divorce have become more liberal- due to women becoming more financially independent and equal, not reliant on husbands.
Divorce stat
App 42% of marriages end in divorce.
Bible quote against divorce
‘what god has joined together let a man not separate’ Mark 10: 6-9
Suggests opposition to divorce
Roman-catholic view of divorce
Roman Catholic- completely against divorce and remarriage.
Protestant view of divorce
Protestant- allows divorce if a marriage is broken beyond repair, accepts remarriage.
Religious view on arranged marriage
- religions prefer people to marry a partner with the same religion.
- an arranged marriage is always with someone of the same religion.
- E.g. Roman catholic’s must marry in their church and a non-catholic partner must allow the children to be raised as catholics.
Utilitarian view of marriage
It’s good if it keeps society right/ happy.
If the marriage will bring the couple happiness then it’s right.
However, if living together gave you the same rights as a married couple, then that marriage would be just as good.
