Shakerism, e.g. is a term used to describe the religious and social beliefs of the Shakers, a Protestant SECT that was founded in England in the 18th century. The Shakers believed in celibacy, communal living, and pacifism, and their movement spread to the United States in the 19th century. The term 'Shakerism, e.g.' is often used to refer to any religious or social movement that shares similar beliefs and practices with the Shakers.