In their affirmations of celibacy, virginity, and poverty, orders of monks and nuns found in Eastern religions as well as in Christianity are good examples of institutionalized _____.

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Asceticism is the practice of self-denial and the rejection of worldly pleasures. It is often associated with religious practices, and is seen as a way to achieve spiritual purity.

In Their Affirmations of Celibacy, Virginity, and Poverty, Orders of Monks