Anthropology Rites Of Passage

Anthropology Assignment #1
A) Rite of passage is an occasion that denotes an essential stage or a critical transitional period in an individual's life. (SITE)There are different types of rites of passages in each culture and religion, but some rites of passages are mutual in all cultures and societies across the globe. Examples of these mutual rites of passages include birthdays, the transition from teenage years to young adulthood, puberty, and marriage. I've witnessed many rites of passages in my life due to my religion and my culture. As a Sikh, we give a lot of importance to our hair, and according to our religion, we are not allowed to cut it. The hair must be covered when going out in public; thus we wear turbans (SITE). The hairs

After an individual goes through this stage, they are looked at differently by the world, the image and perception of that person completely changes. For example, when a Muslim girl starts wearing a hijab, people will start to view her as an adult who is now responsible and liable for her own actions. The same thing applies to Sikh boys who upgrade their turban. The world will see the physical change and attach new identities and new characteristics with the individuals who went through those rites of passages regardless of their religion and cultural differences. Another way this rite of passage is similar to the rite of passage I experienced is because it promotes the individual's religion. When you go out wearing something that symbolizes your religion, people will notice it and educate themselves about it, which in fact will raise awareness of your religion. For example, whenever I go to rural areas in Ontario, I always have people looking at my turban, I believe this is a good thing as it raises more awareness about Sikhism directly or indirectly. In conclusion, the rite of passage that a woman goes through once hitting puberty in Islam is identical to the rite of passage I experienced throughout my teen