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Relationships and Families Flashcards

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1885

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when sexual acts between homosexuals were made illegal

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1967

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when homosexual acts were made legal for those over 21, except in the armed forces

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1994

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when the age of consent for homosexuals was reduced to 18

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2000

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when homosexuals were allowed to start serving in the armed forces

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2001

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when the age of consent for homosexuals was reduced to 16, the same as heterosexuals

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2004

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when civil partnerships became legally recognised by UK law

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2013

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when same-sex marriage became legal in the UK

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Abortifacient

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methods of contraception seen as potentially killing a baby

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Abstinence

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the view that you should not have sex before marriage

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Adultery

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a sexual relationship between a couple not married to each other, but married to other people

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Age of Consent

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according to law, the age at which someone is considered old enough to give consent to sex (16 in the UK)

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Annulment

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cancellation of marriage in the Roman Catholic Church, as though marriage never was

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Bisexual

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a person who is attracted to people of their gender and another gender, but the attraction does not have to be equally split

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Celibacy

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not having sexual relations

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Chastity

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sexual purity, eg not having sex before marriage

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Civil Marriage

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non-religious marriage

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Civil Partnership

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legal union of two people of the same gender, now of equal standing legally with heterosexual marriage

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Cohabitation

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when a couple lives together without being married or in a civil partnership

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Commitment

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making a promise of pledge, in this case, marriage

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Compassion

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sympathy and concern for the suffering of others

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Contraception

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precautions taken to prevent pregnancy and STIs

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Condom

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made out of this latex, this is put over the penis and stops sperm form entering the vagina, also works to stop STIs

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Contraceptive Implant

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a small flexible rod that is placed under the skin of the upper arm by a health professional and releases progestogen to stop ovulation

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Contraceptive Injection

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works by a doctor or nurse injecting progestogen into the upper arm to stop ovulation

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Contraceptive Patch

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a patch that is stuck to the skin and releases estrogen and progestogen to stop ovulation

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Diaphragm

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a soft done made of latex or silicone and is used with spermicide

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Emergency Contraception

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methods done after sex to prevent an egg implanting in the womb, disapproved of in Christianity as it is seen as killing a baby

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Female Sterilisation

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also known as hysterectomy, this is a permanent method for women who know they will never want children

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Femidom

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a thin polyurethane that loosely lines the vagina and stops sperm from entering, also used to protect from STIs

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Intrauterine Device (IUD)

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a small plastic and copper devices known as a coil that is put into the uterus by a doctor or nurse

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Male Sterilisation

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also known as vasectomy, this is a permanent method for men who know they will never want children

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Natural Family Planning

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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

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The Pill

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a daily oral contraceptive that contains estrogen and progestogen

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Contract

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a binding agreement between two sides

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Covenant

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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)

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Divorce

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the legal ending of marriage

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Extended Family

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family unit compromising of mother, father and children, but also cousins and grandparents etc

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Fluid

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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

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Gay

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individuals who are attracted to people of the same sex and/or gender

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Gender Discrimination

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acting on prejudices against someone based on their gender

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Gender Equality

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the belief that both genders are of equal status and value, so discrimination against either is wrong

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Gender Prejudice

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the belief that one gender is better than the other

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Giving the Bride Away

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symbolises the protection of the bride being passed from father to husband

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Heterosexuality

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being physically and/or sexually attracted to people of the opposite gender

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Homosexuality

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being physically and/or sexually attracted to people of the same gender

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Intersex

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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

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Lesbian

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women who have the capacity to be attracted to other women

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Monogamy

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being married to one person

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Nuclear Family

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family made up of heterosexual couple and their children

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Polyandry

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where a woman has more that one husband

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Polygamy

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where someone is married to more that one person, not allowed in Christianity, permitted in Islam

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Polygyny

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where a man has more that one wife

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Premarital

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having sex before marriage

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Procreation

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having a child, seen as a duty in many religions

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Promiscuous

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when someone has lots of sexual relations, not approved on in Chrisianity

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Queer

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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

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Remarriage

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marrying again, after an earlier marriage ended in divorce

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Responsibility

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duties, what a person has to do as part of an agreement they have made or a role they have taken on

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Same Sex Family

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same-sex couple living with their children

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Sexual Stereotypes

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having fixed ideas about how people will behave based on their gender

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Sexuality

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a person’s sexual orientation

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Single Parent Family

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family unit in which children live with one parent, either mum or dad

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Transgender

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a person who lives with a gender different to the one assigned at birth based on anatomical sex

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Transvestite

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a person who dresses as the binary opposite gender expression

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Vows

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promises made by the groom and bride during marriage

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Wedding Bells

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clanging symbolises driving evil spirits away

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Wedding Cake

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sweet taste symbolises the sweetness of marriage, shape is based on St Bride’s Church in London

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Wedding Dress

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often white to symbolise purity, eg being a virgin

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Wedding Flowers

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a fertility symbol, used to decorate the church

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Wedding Rings

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circular and have no beginning or end to symbolise never-ending love

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