laws change culture to culture Flashcards
(14 cards)
what 4 laws change culture to culture?
polygamy
adultery
homosexuality
cannabis
what are the 2 types of polygamy and explain:
polygyny- where a man takes on 2 or more wives
polyandry- where a woman takes on 2 or more husbands
where is polygamy a crime?
illegal in most countries
UK
US
Spain
where is polygamy legal?
in 58 countries
Sri Lanka
Chad
Saudi Arabia
why do laws on polygamy change culture to culture?
relgion- Qur’an permits man to have up to 4 wives
reflected in laws in mainly Muslim countries
tradition- traditionally been practiced in some African societies but has sharply declined over the years
where is adultery a crime?
mostly in Muslim majority countries
several christian majority countries in Africa criminalised adultery
Morocco
Egypt
Philippines
where is adultery legal?
in most countries
UK
US
Canada
why do laws about adultery differ culture to culture?
relgion-most religions condemn adultery (part of 10 commandments in Christianity, Islam and Judaism)
position of women- laws against adultery often found where women are in a subordinate positions
where is homosexuality illegal?
in 72 countries and in 45 so are lesbian relationships
legal in Russia but illegal to promote
Saudi Arabia
Iran
Pakistan
where is homosexuality legal?
UK
US
Spain
why do laws on homosexuality differ culture to culture?
religion- many religions including Christianity, Islam and Judaism have traditionally condemned homosexuality
public opinion- some polls show more support for the ban of homosexuality
sexism- male homosexuality illegal in more countries than lesbianism due to sexist views of law makers that women were incapable of same sex attraction
where is cannabis illegal?
UK
Chad
France
where is cannabis legal?
legalised for medical use or personal recreation
Netherlands
Portugal
why do laws on cannabis differ culture to culture?
different norms and values-can be seen as victimless or persons right to do what they want with their own body
in some societies they see a harsh approach on cannabis is needed to prevent it
in other societies they see legalisation reducing harm as people can get help
