Sodomy
Criminal Law: Crimes Against Sexual Morality: Sodomy
Introduction to Sodomy
The crime of sodomy encompasses a variety of sexual acts. Sodomy may be committed by human partners of either the same or opposite sex, or between a human and an animal (bestiality). It may be done either by force, in which case the coerced party is considered a victim rather than an offender, or with consent. One type of sodomy involves the penetration of the male sex organ into the anal opening or the mouth of a man or woman. In some jurisdictions, oral stimulation of the female sex organ also constitutes sodomy. Some jurisdictions also define as sodomy sexual relations between members of the same sex (homosexuality), sexual contact with a corpse (necrophilia), and bestiality.” (1)
Resources
Notes and References
- Information about Sodomy in the Encarta Online Encyclopedia
Guide to Sodomy
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Crimes Against Sexual Morality (including Fornication, Adultery, Sodomy, Incest, Bigamy and Prostitution).
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