Colonial Society, Abortion, and Legal Precedents

These flashcards cover key terms and concepts related to colonial society, legal precedents regarding abortion, consumer culture, and gender issues discussed in class.

Abortion

The termination of a pregnancy.

Quickening

The stage in pregnancy when the mother can first feel fetal movement.

Consumer Revolution

A period characterized by an increase in consumption of goods and services from the late 17th century to the late 18th century.

Patriarchy

A social system in which men hold primary power and predominate in roles of political leadership, moral authority, and control of property.

Sepsis

A life-threatening condition resulting from the body's response to an infection that can lead to organ failure.

Legal Double Standard

Different sets of principles for framing legal judgments or expectations based on gender, race, or socioeconomic status.

Public humiliation

The act of causing someone to feel ashamed or embarrassed in front of others.

Covenant Marriage

A marriage in which the couple agrees to the terms that may include consulting a counselor before divorce.

Medication Abortion

A method of terminating a pregnancy using prescribed drugs.

Gender Roles

Social and behavioral norms that society considers appropriate for individuals of a specific gender.

Merchants

Individuals or companies involved in wholesale trade, especially one dealing with foreign countries or supplying goods to a particular trade.

Decriminalization

The reduction or elimination of penalties associated with a particular act, such as abortion.

Credit

An agreement in which a borrower receives something of value and agrees to repay the lender at a later date.

Social Stratification

The division of society into different levels of socioeconomic status.

Enslaved Labor

The forced labor of individuals who are owned by others.

Public Opinion

The collective views or attitudes of the general public on a particular issue or topic.

Common Law

A legal system based on court decisions and customs rather than written laws.

Birth Control

Methods to prevent pregnancy during sexual intercourse.