Rites of Passage

question 48

Multiple Choice

Rites of passage:

• A) are mundane and routine, much like daily adult life.
• B) are on the increase in several African countries that are influenced by Western culture.
• C) signal an adolescent is ready for adult knowledge and lifestyles.
• D) are designed to increase the bond between a mother and her adolescent.

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