Question

In some cultures, the passage from childhood to adulthood occurs gradually. In America, for example, teenagers progress from being allowed to drive to being allowed to vote and then to being allowed to drink alcohol. In other cultures, the social transition to adulthood occurs through a specific ritual of passage.

Do some research and discuss one initiation ceremony that contemporary adolescents may experience in the U. S., or that adolescents experience in other cultures, as they pass from childhood to adulthood. Do these rights help the adolescent to become an adult?  

please answer in 300 words or less and please provide a reference

Answer 1

Society has always recognised the transition from childhood to adulthood. These "Rites of passage" are universal to the experience of adolescence and a cross cultural phenomenon.

I am going to explain African society rite passage of womanhood.

The rite of passage into womanhiod commences on the on set of menstruation and lasts 4-12 weeks.

The initiate is seculded in a small chamber within the family dwelling.

The initiate is thought to be in the underworld, in ever increasing danger from Noon, the increasing danger from Noon, the demons.

The initiate remains in seclusion two more days, painting her body with black genpia dye to protect her from Noo.

On the 3rd day, she emerges from the chamber surrounded by family and is umshered to the festivities- which feed to dencing untill dawn.

The dancing stops and the intiate throws a fire brand at Noon. At this time, the powers safety enters womanhood.