Which of the Following Statements Is True About Rites of Passage

question 14

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true about rites of passage?

• A)The ceremonies surrounding rites of passage tend to be informal and "low key."
• B)Contemporary U.S.society has no single,formalized rite of passage marking the transition from childhood to adulthood.
• C)Rites of passage are a unique feature of American society.
• D)Rites of passage are relatively consistent over time.

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