Adolescence is an age of transition marked by physical, psychological, social, emotional, intellectual, and spiritual changes that can be profoundly influenced by cultural norms, traditions, and...
To What Extent Do Religious Rituals and Rites of Passage Regulate or Suppress Adolescent Sexuality?
When one thinks about sex during puberty, it is often assumed that individuals are naturally...
The question of how to balance personal desires, ethical behavior, and spiritual responsibility is one that has been explored by many cultures throughout history. In the case of Aymara religion, this...
What are religious rites of passage?
A ritual is an activity that has a symbolic meaning and purpose but does not necessarily have practical significance. Religious rites of passage are rituals...
Ancient Greek mystery traditions were known for their elaborate rituals that emphasized physical and mental training, including rites of passage into adulthood, initiation into special societies, and...
In Tembe religion, rites of passage are ceremonies that mark significant transitions in an individual's life, such as coming of age, marriage, initiation into adulthood, and death. These rituals...
LGBTQ adolescents face unique challenges when it comes to navigating traditional rites of passage such as prom, graduation ceremonies, or religious ceremonies, which are often deeply rooted in...
The loss of traditional rites of passage, due to technological and social acceleration, has caused a decline in the significance of certain rituals that once served as important milestones in an...
Sexuality plays a crucial role in many traditional societies' rituals and mythologies that involve initiations into manhood, often involving rites of passage such as hunting expeditions, physical...
A rite of passage is a ceremony marking an important transition in life. In many cultures, these ceremonies are centered around sexuality.
Initiation rituals into adulthood often require physical...