Adultery

Question 1

What is adultery

Answer 1

Sexual act between 2 people, one of whom is married to another person

Question 2

Is adultery legal in the UK

Answer 2

Yes

Question 3

Where is adultery legal

Answer 3

In most countries, in India it stopped being a crime in 2018

Question 4

Where is adultery illegal

Answer 4

Muslim majority countries, some Christian majority countries in Africa and 21 US states

Question 5

What can punishments be for adultery

Answer 5

Varies from a fine to stoning to death

Question 6

What is the significance of religion in relation to laws surrounding adultery?

Answer 6

One of the 10 commandments shared by muslims, Christianity and Judaism

In many countries laws are I fluenced by religion

Question 7

What is the significance of the position of women in relation to laws surrounding adultery

Answer 7

Laws against adultery are often found in societies where women are subordinate - unequal laws