Adultery Flashcards
1
Q
What is Adultery?
A
Involves a sexual act between two people, one or both of whom is married to another person
2
Q
Where is Adultery legal?
A
UK and recently in India
3
Q
Where is Adultery illegal?
A
Muslim majority countries
4
Q
Why is the law different in different countries?
A
Religion: Most religions condemn adultery
Not committing adultery is one of the 10 commandments
The position of women: laws against adultery are often found in societies where women occupy a very subordinate position
