Rites of Passage

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A rite of passage is a ritual that helps mark a person’s transition from one status to another. All cultures have rites of passage to mark these important transitions. With that in mind, choose a rite of passage either from the textbook or from your own research. What is the function of this rite within the particular society?

Your initial post should be at least 250 words in length. Support your claims with examples from the required material(s) and/or other scholarly resources, and properly cite any references. 

 

Required Text 

Crapo, R. H. (2013). Cultural anthropology. San Diego, CA: Bridgepoint Education.

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