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Rites of passage in many cultures are used to mark the socially recognized transition to sexual maturity. Among some of the indigenous societies of Africa and Australia, intentionally painful genital surgery has been an integral part of such rites of passage.
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anthro.palomar.edu/social/soc_4.htm
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Subtopic: Rituals and Rites of Passage ... Students will recognize that different cultures recognize rites of passage in different, but unique and meaningful ways. ... There are many unique customs that different cultures observe when naming their children. For instance, some people belonging to the Jewish faith believe it...
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teacherlink.ed.usu.edu/tlresources/units/Byrnes-celebra...
teacherlink.ed.usu.edu/tlresources/units/Byrnes-celebrations/Rites%20of%20Passage.html
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Rite of passage - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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A rite of passage is a ritual that marks a change in a person's social status. It is a universal phenomenon which can show anthropologists what social hierarchies, values and beliefs are important i...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rite_of_passage
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To affirm means that the task is to build up the youth with regard to self-esteem, meaning to his life, recognition by respected elders, and support through sanctioned rites of passage. In traditional cultures this way of life has existed throughout their history.
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users.bigpond.net.au/counselling/rites_of_passage.htm
users.bigpond.net.au/counselling/rites_of_passage.htm
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Rites of Passage from birth to death. ... Modern culture tends to downplay the importance of the rites of passage that mark our transition from one life stage to antoher, but they are as important as ever.
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wuzzle.org/cave/s_rites.html
wuzzle.org/cave/s_rites.html
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Different though they may be, all three are rites of passage that celebrate a young girl's transition to womanhood. And their value goes beyond social cachet and a big payday for the caterer. ... In many Hispanic cultures, a girl celebrates her 15th birthday with a quinceanera, where she wears a white dress and may receive...
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www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/s_576961.html
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In the UK children do not have religious freedom until they reach the age of 18. We would strongly recommend that you check that ... We have debated long and hard on the problem of at what year does a child 'come of age'? ... This ceremony also strongly implies that the new adult is mature enough to lead a religious ceremony,
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www.thorshof.org/zcomeage.htm
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Rites of Passage celebrate important times in our lifes. Many such as birth, marriage, and death are commonly recognized, but others are unique to various cultures. There are many good books available that provide beautiful celebrations of these Rites.
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www.mindspring.com/~stardancer/passage.htm
www.mindspring.com/~stardancer/passage.htm
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The practices used by different cultures to induce such states cover a wide range: ... In cultures that venerate shamans and also conduct rites of passage, the shamanic crisis is considered to be a form of initiation much superior to the rite of passage. It occurs in individuals as a result of a higher power and is thus seen...
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community-2.webtv.net/grofian/passage/
community-2.webtv.net/grofian/passage/
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