Study the word list: GCSE Religious Studies: Relationships and Families:

Key words for GCSE Religious Studies.

cohabitation	Cohabitation is when a couple live together without being married.
compassion	Compassion means sympathy for others.
contraception	Contraception refers to the measures taken to prevent pregnancy and protect against STIs.
discrimination	Gender discrimination is prejudice against someone based on their gender.
divorce	Divorce is the legal process of ending a marriage.
equality	Gender equality is the belief that all genders have equal value and discrimination is wrong.
extended	Extended family includes grandparents and cousins etc.
gender	Gender refers to male, female and non-binary humans.
heterosexuality	Heterosexuality refers to being sexually attracted to the opposite sex.
homosexuality	Homosexuality refers to being sexually attracted to the opposite gender.
nuclear	A nuclear family is a family unit made up of two parents and their children.
planning	Family planning is deciding when to have a family by use of birth control or contraception.
polygamy	Polygamy refers to having multiple spouses.
prejudice	Gender prejudice refers to negative attitudes towards someone based on their gender.
procreation	Procreation is the religious duty of having a child.
remarriage	Remarriage is a second marriage after having a divorce.
vows	Vows are made during a marriage ceremony.