Theme A - Terms Flashcards
Learn the key terms in Theme A: Religion and Relationships
Adultery
A sexual relationship between a couple not married to each other; but married to/in relationship with others (affair).
Age of consent
According to the law; the age at which a person is considered old enough to give consent to have sex.
Annulment
Cancellation of a marriage in Roman Catholic tradition; as if marriage never was.
Civil marriage
Non-religious marriage.
Civil partnership
Legal union of two people of same gender; now of equality with heterosexual marriage in all respects.
Commitment
Making a promise or pledge; in this case; in marriage.
Celibacy
Not having sexual relations.
Chastity
Sexual purity; eg not having sex before marriage.
Cohabitation
Where a couple live together without being married/in civil partnership.
Contraception
Precautions taken to prevent pregnancy and to protect against contracting/transmitting STIs (sexually transmitted infections).
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
Legal ending of a marriage.
Extended family
Family unit comprising mother; father and children; but also grandparents; cousins etc.
Family planning
Planning when to have a family and how big a family to have by use of birth control practices and/or contraception.
Gender discrimination
Acting on prejudices against someone because of their gender.
Gender equality
Belief that both genders have equal status and value; so discrimination against either is wrong.
Gender prejudice
The belief that one gender is ‘better’ than the other.
Heterosexuality
Being physically/sexually attracted to persons of the opposite gender.
Homosexuality
Being physically/sexually attracted to persons of the same gender.
Nuclear family
Family unit made up of mother; father and their child(ren).
Polygamy
The practice of one man having several wives; legal under Shariah law (up to four wives; given specific circumstances).
Procreation
Having a child; seen as a duty in many religions.
Remarriage
Marriage for the second time; after divorce ending an earlier marriage.
Responsibility
Duties; what a person has to do as part of the agreement they have made; or role they have taken on.
Single parent family
Family unit in which child(ren) and one parent; either mum or dad; live together.
Vows
Promises made by bride and groom during marriage ceremony.
