Rituals Entail Symbolic Elements in Order To

question 42

Multiple Choice

Rituals entail symbolic elements in order to:

• A) establish a stratified social hierarchy so that everyone knows their place
• B) display the group's cultural sophistication to outsiders
• C) perpetuate the illusion of exclusivity
• D) create solidarity and emotional cohesion within a group
• E) encourage disloyalty among group members

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