Rites Of Passage In The United States

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1. Yes, I believe rites of passage can be beneficial because it can help a person realize their role in society. Once a child becomes an adult in many cultures, it means they now have a more important role in their community, such as providing for the family. It can be beneficial for them to understand that now they are an adult and their responsibilities have changed. 2. The United States has many rites of passage, all from differing cultures and religions. In the Catholic religion, Confirmation is a way of adulthood in the religion. Another example is getting your driver’s license or moving away to college. Although these are not as extreme as what male members of the Awa tribe in New Guinea, who are whipped, jabbed and cut, go through,

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