Problem

Enforced celibacy

Other Names:
Vocational celibacy
Nature:

The state of being unmarried is generally a voluntary state, so celibacy only arises as a problem if the person want to marry and requires celibacy of the partner. Celibacy in the religious sense is imposed on priests, nuns and monks by certain religions, notably Buddhism, Jainism and Catholicism. If priests, nuns or monks wish to marry under these circumstances, they must leave their vocation.

Reduced By:
Cohabitation
Subject(s):
Education Vocational guidance
Law Law enforcement
Society Sex-related questions
Related UN Sustainable Development Goals:
GOAL 4: Quality EducationGOAL 16: Peace and Justice Strong Institutions
Problem Type:
E: Emanations of other problems
Date of last update
18.04.2019 – 14:08 CEST