rites of passage

Question 1

what is rites of passage? in other societies ?

Answer 1

term used to describe ceremonies acknowledged by society that makes transition from one level of status in society to another.

traditions varies greatly from westernised society to traditional societies

Question 2

what are the commonalities?

Answer 2

all S+C take note of major events of life time such as birth, puberty, marriage and death with system of rituals.

Question 3

What is the effect of rites of passage?

Answer 3

• times of strain on indivi. going through transitions and on those who are emotionally close
• provide consolation (nurturing) other give guidance and instruction to help indiv. cope with new role, e.g. manhood.

Question 4

what are they based on?

Answer 4

religious beliefs or cultural.

Question 5

what does rite of passage signify and how is it celebrated?

Answer 5

• signifies new identity/status. Each stage reached mean diff rights and responsibilities, e.g. drivers licence, workforce, voting, parent

traditional societies: include ceremonial acknowledgment of physical change ( girl menstruation and boy puberty)

western societies: changed over time, from involving whole community to becoming more personal. Adolescence period of ‘status ambiguity’ -> no clearly defined status in society

Question 6

what are the 3 stages of ROP?? and example of this in aus?

Answer 6

1. Separation - removed from society
2. transition - status unclear
3. reincorporation - accepted back into society with new status.

Schoolies:
separation from family
transition: avoid all adult responsibilities
reincorporate back into family with diff status and ready to participate in adult world

Question 7

what is the sexuality ROP?

Answer 7

societal ROP mentioned, recognised wither formally or informally by society
but, films like American Pie if believed, loss of virginity major rite of passage.
only at purely personal level

Question 8

What effect does ethnicity have on coming of age

Answer 8

• live in 2 cultures, “front door syndrome” resulting in confusion to assimilate parents cultural requirements as well as those live in.
• can have negative impact on adolescents identity and sense of place in mainstream aus culture.