Relationships and Families Flashcards
1885
when sexual acts between homosexuals were made illegal
1967
when homosexual acts were made legal for those over 21, except in the armed forces
1994
when the age of consent for homosexuals was reduced to 18
2000
when homosexuals were allowed to start serving in the armed forces
2001
when the age of consent for homosexuals was reduced to 16, the same as heterosexuals
2004
when civil partnerships became legally recognised by UK law
2013
when same-sex marriage became legal in the UK
Abortifacient
methods of contraception seen as potentially killing a baby
Abstinence
the view that you should not have sex before marriage
Adultery
a sexual relationship between a couple not married to each other, but married to other people
Age of Consent
according to law, the age at which someone is considered old enough to give consent to sex (16 in the UK)
Annulment
cancellation of marriage in the Roman Catholic Church, as though marriage never was
Bisexual
a person who is attracted to people of their gender and another gender, but the attraction does not have to be equally split
Celibacy
not having sexual relations
Chastity
sexual purity, eg not having sex before marriage
Civil Marriage
non-religious marriage
Civil Partnership
legal union of two people of the same gender, now of equal standing legally with heterosexual marriage
Cohabitation
when a couple lives together without being married or in a civil partnership
Commitment
making a promise of pledge, in this case, marriage
Compassion
sympathy and concern for the suffering of others
Contraception
precautions taken to prevent pregnancy and STIs
Condom
made out of this latex, this is put over the penis and stops sperm form entering the vagina, also works to stop STIs
Contraceptive Implant
a small flexible rod that is placed under the skin of the upper arm by a health professional and releases progestogen to stop ovulation
Contraceptive Injection
works by a doctor or nurse injecting progestogen into the upper arm to stop ovulation
Contraceptive Patch
a patch that is stuck to the skin and releases estrogen and progestogen to stop ovulation
Diaphragm
a soft done made of latex or silicone and is used with spermicide
Emergency Contraception
methods done after sex to prevent an egg implanting in the womb, disapproved of in Christianity as it is seen as killing a baby
Female Sterilisation
also known as hysterectomy, this is a permanent method for women who know they will never want children
Femidom
a thin polyurethane that loosely lines the vagina and stops sperm from entering, also used to protect from STIs
Intrauterine Device (IUD)
a small plastic and copper devices known as a coil that is put into the uterus by a doctor or nurse
Male Sterilisation
also known as vasectomy, this is a permanent method for men who know they will never want children
Natural Family Planning
also known as fertility awareness, relies on you knowing when you are fertile by noting different indicators to show when you can have sex without risk of getting pregnant
The Pill
a daily oral contraceptive that contains estrogen and progestogen
Contract
a binding agreement between two sides
Covenant
an agreement based on promises between two sides, here in marriage where the agreement is made before God (as a witness) and with God (as a partner)
Divorce
the legal ending of marriage
Extended Family
family unit compromising of mother, father and children, but also cousins and grandparents etc
Fluid
generally with another term attached, e.g. gender-fluid or fluid sexuality, describes an identity that may change or shift over time or within the mix of options available, e.g. man and woman
Gay
individuals who are attracted to people of the same sex and/or gender
Gender Discrimination
acting on prejudices against someone based on their gender
Gender Equality
the belief that both genders are of equal status and value, so discrimination against either is wrong
Gender Prejudice
the belief that one gender is better than the other
Giving the Bride Away
symbolises the protection of the bride being passed from father to husband
Heterosexuality
being physically and/or sexually attracted to people of the opposite gender
Homosexuality
being physically and/or sexually attracted to people of the same gender
Intersex
people born with reproductive organs, genitalia and/or sex chromosomes that are not exclusively male or female, or is considered by the medical establishment to be biologically ambiguous
Lesbian
women who have the capacity to be attracted to other women
Monogamy
being married to one person
Nuclear Family
family made up of heterosexual couple and their children
Polyandry
where a woman has more that one husband
Polygamy
where someone is married to more that one person, not allowed in Christianity, permitted in Islam
Polygyny
where a man has more that one wife
Premarital
having sex before marriage
Procreation
having a child, seen as a duty in many religions
Promiscuous
when someone has lots of sexual relations, not approved on in Chrisianity
Queer
an inclusive term for people who are non-heterosexual, including lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people. For many, the word has negative connotations, however many people have reclaimed it as a symbol of pride, though it is recommended that heterosexual people do not use it
Remarriage
marrying again, after an earlier marriage ended in divorce
Responsibility
duties, what a person has to do as part of an agreement they have made or a role they have taken on
Same Sex Family
same-sex couple living with their children
Sexual Stereotypes
having fixed ideas about how people will behave based on their gender
Sexuality
a person’s sexual orientation
Single Parent Family
family unit in which children live with one parent, either mum or dad
Transgender
a person who lives with a gender different to the one assigned at birth based on anatomical sex
Transvestite
a person who dresses as the binary opposite gender expression
Vows
promises made by the groom and bride during marriage
Wedding Bells
clanging symbolises driving evil spirits away
Wedding Cake
sweet taste symbolises the sweetness of marriage, shape is based on St Bride’s Church in London
Wedding Dress
often white to symbolise purity, eg being a virgin
Wedding Flowers
a fertility symbol, used to decorate the church
Wedding Rings
circular and have no beginning or end to symbolise never-ending love
