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.