Sex and Relationships Flashcards
What is an arranged marriage?
One in which the parents choose who their son or daughter will marry.
What percentage of marriages are arranged ant what percentage are love in the world?
47% love
53% arranged
What do Christians belive about marriage?
That love should be the reason you marry.
What dod Muslims believe about marriage?
They often have arranged marriages as they believe God pre-plans your partner so they will forgive you if you mess up.
What do Hindus believe about marriage?
They are arranged - sometimes when the child is very young.
What are Sikh marriages like?
They are arranged.
What are Budhists views on marriage?
They see it as a choice so there are no formal teachings on it.
What views do Jews have on marriage?
They are arranged and they use official matchmakers who they think work on God’s behalf.
What is a forced marriage?
Where one or both people do not consent to the marriage or cannot consent to marriage. (People with learning difficulties or people who are under-age)
What is duress?
It includes psychological, sexual, financial, physical or emotional pressure. It is used to enforce the marriage.
What is the difference between arranged marriages and forced marriages?
Arranged marriages have:
Consent
Families choose partners.
Forced marriages have:
One or both do not consent
Comsent is extracted under duress.
What does the Quran say about marriage?
You should marry the one you wish.
What are signs of ‘forced marriages’?
A drop in grades
Weight loss or self-harm
Unexpected absences
How can the Muslim Arbitration Tribunal help?
It provides mentoring and advice.
Name some types of families?
Nucleur family
Co-parenting
Unmarried
Foster families
Single-parent families
Same-sex families
Step-families
Extended families