Unit 3 Flashcards
Adultery
when a married person has a sexual relationship with someone who is not their spouse
Betrothal
A promise to marry
In certain religions it creates the legal obligations without the mutual obligations
Cohabitation
When an unmarried couple live together
Contract
in terms of marriage, a socio-culture understanding of the right and responsibilities of the individuals in the relationship
Dowry
In ancient hebrew marriages, money, household items, or land were given to a bride by her family so that she could establish a home with her new family
Egalitarian Relationships
An relationship in which men and women share the responsibilities rather than adhere to fixed gender roles
Marriage
A legally and socially sanctioned union between 2 people
Matrilineal
Patrilineal`
Polyandry
Polygyny
Same-sex relationships
Conflict
Courtship
Negotiation