Question

In many societies, there are rituals (rites of

passage) that signify the transition from one life
stage to another (e.g. from
childhood to adulthood, from single to married.
etc.). What are three common rites of passage
that people may
experience in the U.S.? Are there any rites of
passage that might be different, based on
where one lives (e.g. Midwest vs.
Southeast, rural vs. urban, etc.), one's religion,
etc.? What rites of passage have you
experienced?

Answer 1

rite of passage, ceremonial event, existing in all historically known societies, that marks the passage from one social or religious status to another. This article describes these rites among various societies throughout the world, giving greatest attention to the most common types of rites; explains their purposes from the viewpoints of the people observing the rites; and discusses their social, cultural, and psychological significance as seen by scholars seeking to gain an understanding of human behavior.

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