Rite of passage

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Rite of Passage

A Rite of Passage (/ˈraɪt ɒv ˈpæsɪdʒ/) is a ceremony or event marking an important stage in someone's life, especially birth, puberty, marriage, and death. The term was popularized by the anthropologist Arnold van Gennep in the early 20th century.

Etymology

The term "Rite of Passage" is derived from the French phrase "rites de passage", coined by Arnold van Gennep in his 1909 book, Les rites de passage. The term is used to denote ceremonies that mark the transitional period between two phases in human life.

Related Terms

  • Ceremony: A formal religious or public occasion, typically one celebrating a particular event or anniversary.
  • Puberty: The period during which adolescents reach sexual maturity and become capable of reproduction.
  • Marriage: The legally or formally recognized union of two people as partners in a personal relationship.
  • Death: The action or fact of dying or being killed; the end of the life of a person or organism.
  • Anthropology: The study of humans, human behavior and societies in the past and present.

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