Briefly Describe a Puberty Ritual of a Non-Western Culture

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Essay

Briefly describe a puberty ritual of a non-Western culture.

Discuss conditions under which breaking the social contract is justified.

Apply John Rawls's principles of justice to propose reforms in social and political institutions.

Examine different forms of government and their efficacy in promoting the well-being of citizens.

Investigate the balance between individual freedom and societal security.

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Definitions:

Deindividuation Theory

A psychological theory suggesting individuals in groups may lose self-awareness and feel less responsible for their actions, often leading to norms being disregarded.

Irrationality

The quality of acting or deciding based on emotions, flawed reasoning, or nonsensical ideas, rather than logic or rational thought.

Group Behavior

pertains to the ways in which individuals act, interact, and influence each other within a group setting.

Trick-or-Treaters

Children who dress in costumes and go from house to house on Halloween asking for treats, such as candy, with the phrase "Trick or Treat."