Relationships & Families Key Words Flashcards
Define adultery.
A sexual relationship between a couple not married to each other, but married to/in relationship with others (affair).
Define the term the age of consent.
According to the law, the age at which a person is considered old enough to give consent to have sex.
Define annulment.
Cancellation of a marriage in Roman Catholic tradition, as if marriage never was.
What is a civil - marriage?
Non-religious marriage.
What is a civi - partnership?
Legal union of two people of same gender; now of equality with heterosexual marriage in all respects.
What is a commitment?
Making a promise or pledge, in this case, in marriage.
Define celibacy.
Not having sexual relations.
What is chastity?
Sexual purity, eg not having sex before marriage.
What is a cohabitation?
Where a couple live together without being married/in civil partnership.
What is contraception?
Precautions taken to prevent pregnancy and to protect against contracting/transmitting STIs (sexually transmitted infections).
What is a contract?
A binding agreement between two sides.
Define 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).
What is divorce?
Legal ending of a marriage.
What is an extended family?
Family unit comprising mother, father and children, but also grandparents, cousins etc.
What is family planning?
Planning when to have a family and how big a family to have by use of birth control practices and/or contraception.
What is gender discrimination?
Acting on prejudices against someone because of their gender.
What is gender equality?
Belief that both genders have equal status and value, so discrimination against either is wrong.
What is gender prejudice?
The belief that one gender is ‘better’ than the other.
Define heterosexuality.
Being physically/sexually attracted to persons of the opposite gender.
What is homosexuality?
Being physically/sexually attracted to persons of the same gender.
What is a nuclear family?
Family unit made up of mother, father and their child(ren).
What is a polygamy?
The practice of one man having several wives; legal under Shariah law (up to four wives, given specific circumstances).
Define procreation.
Having a child; seen as a duty in many religions.
What is remarriage?
Marriage for the second time, after divorce ending an earlier marriage.
What is a responsibility?
Duties; what a person has to do as part of the agreement they have made, or role they have taken on.
What is a single parent family?
Family unit in which child(ren) and one parent, either mum or dad, live together.
What are vows?
Promises made by bride and groom during marriage ceremony.
