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How laws change - Coggle Diagram
How laws change
How laws change due to culture
Polygamy
Legal in 58 countries - Muslim majority.
Religion
- Qur'ran permits Muslims to take up to 4 wives. Mormon societies practice illegally.
Tradition
- Traditionally practiced in some African societies
Against the law in most countries.
Adultery
Illegal in mostly Muslim majority countries
Legal in the UK.
Religion
- Ten commandments condemn adultery
Position of women
- Laws about adultery occur where women have unequal positions.
Homosexuality
Illegal in 72 countries
Legal in Europe, North and South America
Religion
- countries where religion has an influence over law making condemn homosexuality
Public opinion
- Higher levels of support for ban of homosexuality in some countries
Sexism
- Lesbianism isn't a crime due to assumptions that women are unable of same sex attraction
Cannabis
Illegal in the UK
Legal in some US states and the Netherlands under licensed establishments
Different norms and values
- Societies with greater emphasis on freedom may see more of a right
How laws change over time
Homosexuality
Drug laws
Gun control laws
How laws change due to place
Gun control laws
Homosexuality
FGM