Question

Which of following is the first stage of rites of passage that involves the physical, psychological, or symbolic removal from the daily activities of the group, according to Victor Turner?

a. individuation.
b. liminality.
c. separation.
d. communitas

Answer 1

C. Separation

Step-by-step explanation:

According to victor turner, Citizens who reach a certain age will be expected to act different compared to other citizens with lower age group. The rite of passage will be used as a ritual that symbolized a new right and responsibilitty that that citizens will have to do from that point on ward.

Let's take a look at American teenagers for example.

We are not allowed to drink until the age of 21. The moment we're 21 , most of us will try to go to the bar to legally purchase our own drink and now can enter clubs or bars without being thrown out. In a way, this could be seen as a 'separation' from the younger teenagers' world into 'adult world'