Category: Adultery

  • What Is Adultery And How Section 497 Was Violative Of The Rights Of Women?

    Introduction History has witnessed the women have always been treated as the second class citizen. In the middle ages the Doctrine of Coverture was developed in England as part of the common law system. According to the doctrine all the legal rights of women after marriage were absorbed by her husband. Somewhat similar view has…

  • Attitudes Towards Adultery In Hinduism And Judaism

    According to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary, adultery is described as voluntary sexual intercourse between a married person and someone other than that persons current spouse or partner. The act of adultery has existed from the beginning of human civilization in different forms and in different societies and religions. There might be a slight modification and understanding…

  • Attitudes Towards Adultery In Hinduism And Judaism

    According to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary, adultery is described as voluntary sexual intercourse between a married person and someone other than that persons current spouse or partner. The act of adultery has existed from the beginning of human civilization in different forms and in different societies and religions. There might be a slight modification and understanding…

  • Adultery In The Thousand And One Nights

    The story of The Thousand and One Nights, translated by Dawood, is a tale about a clever woman who saves herself, and other women in the kingdom, from being killed by a vengeful king. She tells him a story that never ends for a thousand and one nights, and purposely makes sure that she does…

  • Reintroduction Of Adultery Into The Indian Penal Code, 1860: A Step In The Right Direction?

    The purpose of this research article is to review the penal provision of adultery as stated under section 497 of the Penal Code 1860 (hereinafter referred as the IPC) and to analyze the consequences of reintroduction of adultery. The punishment of adultery was codified more than 150 years ago considering the vulnerable position of women…

  • The Effects Of The Sexual Revolution On The Breakdown Of Family And Society In Islam

    INTRODUCTION Over the past thirty years, two sexual revolutions have taken place, a dramatic increase in awareness of sexual problems and the simultaneous expansion of the range of therapies for sexual ailments; and a radical change in sexual behavior and behavior. The discussion focused on the ethical implications of these changes. The standards of sexual…

  • Adultery In The Scarlet Letter And The Crucible

    The Scarlet Letter mainly covers the sin of adultery, while The Crucible covers witchcraft. Both have obvious similarities like the setting and the crime, but both have major differences. The author of The Scarlet Letter is Nathenial Hawthorne and the playwright of The Crucible is Arthur Miller. The Scarlet Letter is about Hester Prynne committing…

  • Attachment Theory: Secure and Insecure Attachments In Children And Adults

    Secure attachment was once viewed as important for infant development. More recently, it has been deemed the most important ingredient for successful relationship formation, strong self-identity & confidence to function and achieve in our lifetime. Introduction A child’s experience in their early formative years largely influences their later development. The influence largely accounts for the…