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Rites of Passage

Rites of Passage. Definition. Ceremonies that mark a person’s progress from one phase to another. Rites. Rites of passage occur in similar patterns across cultures because they correspond with important events in human life Birth Puberty Mating Reproduction Old age Death. Rituals.

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Rites of Passage

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  1. Rites of Passage

  2. Definition • Ceremonies that mark a person’s progress from one phase to another

  3. Rites • Rites of passage occur in similar patterns across cultures because they correspond with important events in human life • Birth • Puberty • Mating • Reproduction • Old age • Death

  4. Rituals • Ceremonial acts prescribed by tradition or religion that sets humans apart from other species

  5. A 3 Stage process • Segregation • Transition • Incorporation or Reintegration

  6. Segregation • Person undergoing R.O.P. is separated from rest of society

  7. Transition • Person going through R.O.P. is becoming his or her new self and learning the new role • May be a mentor, guide, or instructor

  8. Incorporation and Reintegration • Individual is reintegrated into society in their new role.

  9. Purpose of Rites • For the individual • Relieves stress • Helps them understand growth • For the culture • Passes on traditions and religious or moral values

  10. Examples • Quinceañera • Mehendi Party • Baby Shower • Marriage • Getting your driver’s license • funerals • Rumspringa • Circumscision • Female Genital Mutiliation • Scarification • Australian Aboriginal walk • Tatoos in Polynesian culture

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