Theme 1 Issues of Relationships Flashcards
Define Adultery
Voluntary sexual intercourse between a married person and a person who is
not their spouse
Divorce
To legally end a marriage
Cohabitation
To live together in a sexual relationship without being married or in a
civil partnership.
Commitment
A sense of dedication and obligation to someone or something.
Contraception
Methods used to prevent a woman from becoming pregnant during or
following sexual intercourse.
Gender equality
People of all genders enjoying the same rights and opportunities in
all aspects of their lives
Responsibilities
Actions/duties you are expected to carry out.
Roles
Position, status or function of a person in society, as well as the characteristics
and social behaviour expected of them
What did pope fransis say about familly?
Quotation
“It is very important to reaffirm the family, which remains the essential cell of society and the church.
What did Rabbi mechachem schneerson say?
About the family and the home.
The home should be perceived as a microcosm of the universe: The
harmony that permeates the home…extends beyond,
fostering harmony between…communities, and ultimately the
nations of the world. In the absence of harmony between one’s own
family, we can hardly expect to find harmony between strangers.’
Nuclear family
- The most common type of family in modern Britain.
- Consists of two parents and one or more
child(ren) living in the same house.
Extended family
- Structure consists of a number of
adults and children who are related, living in the same
home. - This may include many relatives living together eg.; cousins, aunts, and
grandparents all living together and sharing in family roles.
Reconstituted family def and consists of
Some Divorced parents choose to remarry or live in cohabitation relationships. This type of family consists of step-parents and step-children.
Single parent family
A family with one or more children, with one parent raising the child/children alone. The number of single-parent families has drastically increased in Britain due to the rise in divorce rates.
Childless family
Where a married or cohabiting couple that are either unable to have children or does not want to. Same sex couples are often a childless family.
Worldwide family
Examples of Christian and Islamic beliefs.
For many religious belivers, those who share in faith are regarded as extended family.
Christianity- “people of God”
Islam “The Ummah”
Pope Francis say about Christianity and the family and the role of Parents.
“The family is the basis of human society.”
- “It is the mothers’ duty to pass on religious faiths, and it is fundamental.”
Patriarchal Family
A family or society that is run by men. The traditional view in the past for Christianity, Islam, and Judaism flowed. In the Quran.
- “A man is the Guardian of his family and responsible for his subjects. “
Quote for Patriarchal Family
“A man is the guardian of his family and Responsible for his subjects.”
Matriarchal Family
A family or society that is run by women. For example, it is now more common for parents to share maternity leave once a child is born, after the law changed in 2015.
“Stay-at-home dads” have doubled since 1993 (229,000)
How many families do religious belivers have
2 A religious one, “people of God or ummah,” and then the Blood family.
“One in Christ”
Impact on Religion because of Britain becoming a more secular and a more pluralist country on religion.
- This secularism has an impact on the way that people in Britain are viewing relationships.
- This means that religions are now being forced into having to choose how their role is affected by our society: do they need to change the ancient, outdated teachings to fit in better?
Meaning Secular society
- A society where religious beliefs and practices are becoming increasingly less important to a growing number of people.
- More and more people are not practicing or believing in a religion. (Atheist)
Meaning Pluralist Society
The existence of different groups and beliefs within society.
