AC 1.2 Flashcards
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What is polygamy?
The practice of having more than one wife/husband at the same time.
What is polygyny?
A form of polygamy where a man may have more than one wife.
What is polyandry?
A form of polygamy where a woman may have more than one husband.
Is polygamy legal in the UK?
No – up to 7 years in prison (bigamy).
Where is polygyny legal?
Legal in 58 countries.
Where is polyandry legal?
Legal in a handful of societies.
In which countries is polygamy predominantly legal?
Most societies where polygamy is legal are Muslim majority countries.
Where is polygamy illegal?
Against the law in most countries; in Turkey and Tunisia, it is a crime.
Why does the law vary in different cultures regarding polygamy?
Religion: The Qur’an permits Muslim men to take up to 4 wives, reflected in most Muslim majority countries.
What is the definition of homosexuality?
Sexual acts between members of the same sex.
Is homosexuality legal in the UK?
Yes.
Where is homosexuality legal?
In the UK, Europe, etc.
Where is homosexuality illegal?
Male homosexuality is illegal in 72 countries; female homosexuality is illegal in 45 countries.
What are the consequences of homosexuality in some countries?
In six countries, it can result in the death penalty.
Why does the law for homosexuality vary in different cultures?
Religion: Many religions have traditionally condemned homosexuality.
How does public opinion affect laws on homosexuality?
Polls show higher support for bans in some countries, especially where religion has a strong influence.
How have laws on homosexuality changed over time in the UK?
All homosexual acts between men were made a crime in 1885; legalised in 1967.
What was the Wolfenden Report?
A committee set up to consider reform of the law regarding homosexual acts.
What role did campaigns play in changing laws on homosexuality?
The Homosexual Law Reform Society and others campaigned for legalisation and equalisation of the age of consent.
What are drug laws?
Laws relating to the use, possession, manufacture, and sale of drugs.
What significant change occurred in Portugal regarding drug laws?
Possession of drugs was changed from a crime to a civil offence in 2001.
What was the reasoning behind Portugal’s drug law change?
To treat drug use as a public health issue aimed at harm reduction.
What was the scale of drug addiction in Portugal in the 1990s?
One in every 100 of the population was addicted to heroin.
How do laws change from place to place?
The same actions are not necessarily criminal offences in all places.
