Sexuality and the Catholic Priesthood - The ''Chaste'' Caste

This book offers a sociological study of the the sexual and emotional lives of Catholic clergy, the role played by chastity in the Church and the way the institution trains its staff to be, at least outwardly, celibate, as well as the effects of this.

Product details

• Authors: Marco Marzano, Marco (University of Bergamo Marzano
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.07.2025
• EAN: 9781032547084
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3254708-4
• No. of pages: 112
• Series: Routledge Studies in the Sociology of Religion
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > General, dictionaries; Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Religion: general, reference works; Social sciences, law, business > Social sciences (general); Sociology, RELIGION / Christianity / Catholic, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Sociology / General, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Sociology of Religion, Religion: general, Roman Catholicism, Roman Catholic Church, Gender studies: men and boys, Gender Studies: Men, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Human Sexuality, SOCIAL SCIENCE / LGBTQ+ Studies / Bisexual Studies