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Assignment

To develop an understanding of the impact of rites of passages on specific cultures as they relate to the norms, values, traditions and group bonding of a culture.

TASKS:

This Discussion will require you:

1. Examine a specific tradition, cultural practice or rite of passage in a culture other than your own.

2. Develop a two paragraph posting that examines one of the following cultural practices:

• Practices on dating, marriage, raising children,
• Gender roles within the culture
• Age recognition ceremonies
• Rite of passage in becoming a man or woman
• Death ceremonies
• Another relevant ceremony central to understanding the culture.

In your posting, provide a history of the practice, key activities and individuals associated with the practice and the significance of this practice or tradition.