Theme 2: Relationships and Family Flashcards
(20 cards)
Equality
when people are treated fairly and people have the same opportunities and rights
Prejudice
the belief that someone, or a group of people are inferior than someone else
Discrimination
When you act on your prejudice and treat someone differently because of what you believe about them
Gender Discrimination
Treating men and women differently from one another/ sexism
Marriage
When 2 people are legally joined together
Gay Marriage
When 2 people of the same gender are legally joimed together
Sacrament
a christian event which brings a person closer to God
Divorce
when a couple who are married legally separate to end their marriage
Annulment
When a couple have their marriage undone: their marriage never existed
Re- Marriage
When someone marries again after they have been divorced
Cohabitation
When a couple live together in a sexual relationship before marriage
Conception
the moment when the sperm and egg are united and a new life is formed
Contraception
Methods used to prevent a woman becoming pregnant
Natural contraception
when a woman uses her mentrual cycle to work out the times when she is less likely to become pregnant
Artificial Contraception
when a person uses an unnatural or man made product to prevent pregnancy
Procreate
to have a baby
Celibacy
When a person decides not to have sex for a long period of time
Pre- marital sex
sex before marriage
Extra- marital sex / adultery
Having an affair/ having sex with someone who is not your husband/ wife
Homosexual relationship
A sexual relationship between 2 people of the same gender
