How Laws Change Across Cultures- Adultery Flashcards

(5 cards)

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What is adultery

A

Sexual relations between married person and someone who’s not their spouse

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2
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Is adultery a criminal offence in the uk

A

No but it can have legal consequences in divorce proceedings

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3
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Where is adultery consider legal

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Uk and most European cultures

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4
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When is adultery considered illegal

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Some Islamic countries like Saudi Arabia and Pakistan

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5
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Why does adultery laws vary

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Religion e.g biblical teachings and cultural views on women’s status

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