Most Rites of Passage Focus On

question 7

Multiple Choice

Most rites of passage focus on:

• A)severing ties with the adolescent's native culture.
• B)the initiation into the nuclear family.
• C)the reaffirmation of the adolescent's connection with immediate family.
• D)the transition to adult status.

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Definitions:

Polyandry

A form of marriage in which a woman is married to two or more men at the same time.

Polygyny

A type of matrimonial arrangement where a man can concurrently have multiple wives.

Polygamy

A marital practice in which an individual has more than one spouse simultaneously, recognized in some cultures and religions.

Breadwinners

Persons who earn the primary source of income for a household, supporting the family's financial needs.