Rites of Passage

question 128

Multiple Choice

Rites of passage:

• A)are nonexistent in the U.S.
• B)are on the increase in several African countries that are influenced by Western culture.
• C)provide a forceful and discontinuous entry into the adult world.
• D)to adulthood usually involve a reaffirmation of the individual's connection with immediate family.

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