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... > social science subjects > psychology > behavior mechanisms > behavior (psychology) > sexual activity > celibacy
... > social science subjects > psychology > behavior mechanisms > human development > physical and biological development > sexual activity > celibacy
... > social science subjects > sociology > gender and sexuality > gender and society > sexuality and reproduction > celibacy

Preferred term

celibacy  

Definition

  • Celibacy is abstinence from marriage and sexual relations. Most common in religion, celibacy is the gateway to sacred roles in Buddhism and Roman Catholicism. [Source: Encyclopedia of Gender and Society; Celibacy]

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/N9J-CLQ4KPLJ-S

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