RS Eduqas GCSE - Relationships - Key Words

Adultery

voluntary sexual intercourse between a married person and a person who is not their spouse

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. These can be artificial (condoms) or natural (withdrawal)

Divorce

to legally end a marriage

Gender equality

people of all genders enjoying the same rights and opportunities in all aspects of life

Responsibilities

duties you are expected to carry out

Roles

the position of someone in society and the characteristics expected of them