LS101 Lecture Notes - Lecture 10: Premarital Sex, Child Support
4 Dec 2017
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Family law and social policy (marriage and divorce) The sacred concept views marriage from a religious perspective as a holy union. O(cid:374)e"s responsibility is to god and authority rests with the church. In this traditional view, divorce is not permissible. The social concept gives priority to family obligations and emphasizes self-sacrifice. In this concept, divorce is nor permissable, nor is premarital sex, homosexuality, or. The sacred, social, and personal concepts of marriage interracial marriage. Women are subject to the authority of men. The personal concept gives priority to individual rights and personal happiness. Personal freedom to marry, whom to marry, and. Marriage is a socially legislate sexual union. Marriage is a public affair and must be publically registered. Legal contract with specific rights and obligations. Must be solemnized by a judge, justice of the peace, or someone authorized by government (i. e priest) Laws regulating marriage and the family are largely provincial responsibility.
