Rites of Passage

Define the term “rite of passage.” Use the following questions to guide your understanding:

• What rites of passage are you familiar with?
• Why are rites of passage important?
• What have they meant historically?
• What do they mean in contemporary times?
• How are rites of passage different across cultural groups? How are they similar?

Be prepared to participate in a Socratic discussion on Friday about Rites of Passage using the information you have learned.