Exam 20: Sex and the Law

Which of the following universal sexual rights, adopted at the 14^th World Congress of Sexology, encompasses control and enjoyment of our own bodies free from torture, mutilation, and violence of any sort?

Which of the following has been used as a justification for outlawing cohabitation in certain states?

Including third-party participation in new reproductive technologies is also called:

The legal challenges to laws or policies that discriminate against gays, lesbians, prostitutes, and other groups are usually based on the principle of:

The term "carnal knowledge of a juvenile" is more commonly known as:

In the 1982 case of New York v.Ferber, the U.S.Supreme Court ruled unanimously that _____ is illegal.

Wendy started a group called "Your Body, Your Right," which deals with a host of women's issues like objectification of women in the media, awareness of anorexia and bulimia, and women's right to elective abortions.Wendy is a _____ activist.

18-year-old Jerry has sex with his girlfriend who is aged 15.This is considered as _____.

By threatening her with bodily harm, Philip forces his wife to have sex with him.This is considered:

Which of the following describes the legal status of adultery in the United States?

When compared to white women, a very small percentage of Black and Hispanic women obtained abortions that were performed in the first trimester.Which of the following serves as the key factor in bringing about this difference?

In the case of Williams et al.v.Pryor, the court ruled unconstitutional the Alabama law that prohibited distribution of "any device...for the stimulation of human genitals." The plaintiffs had shown that the use of such devices for the stimulation of human genitals was protected under the right of:

Fornication refers to:

What are the crimes against good taste?

Describe at least two issues about laws relating to new reproductive technology.

There is a lack of consensus among the 50 states about which of the following elements of adultery?

Briefly describe the five strategies used by the pro-life activists to eliminate or reduce abortions.

According to the Victorian compromise, which of the following activities will be considered illegal?

The American Law Institute's Model Penal Code recommended decriminalizing:

Explain the concept of victimless crime.Use at least two examples.