Sex, Ethics, and the Law Case Study
Sex, Ethics, and the Law Case Study
Sex, Ethics, and the Law
Sexual Laws
Most societies attempt to regulate sexual behavior, both by custom and law.
Why????
Sexual Laws
Most societies attempt to regulate sexual behavior, both by custom and law.
Why????
Attempts to protect the individual
Attempts to protect the structure or integrity of the family
Attempts to protect society’s morals
Difficulties & Confusions
Whose morals?
What kinds of families?
Genres of Laws
Crimes of Exploitation & Force
Rape/Sexual Assault and Childhood Sexual Abuse
Criminal Consensual Acts
Sodomy
Cohabitation
Adultery
Crimes Against Norms
Exhibitionism
Voyeurism
Crimes Against Reproduction
Homosexuality
Sodomy
Birth Control & Abortion
Commercial Sex
Prostitution
Obscenity (pornography)
Laws Related to HIV
Criminal Consensual Acts
Fornication (sex before marriage)—as of 2002, fornication was illegal in 11 states and DC.
Cohabitation—as of 1994, cohabitation was outlawed in 14 states.