The Rites Of Passage by Arnold van Gennep
An influential anthropological study that identifies a common pattern in rituals marking life transitions. It argues that ceremonies surrounding birth, initiation, marriage, and death typically unfold in three stages—separation, liminality, and incorporation—guiding individuals from one social status to another. Drawing on diverse cross-cultural examples, it shows how these rites manage uncertainty, reaffirm communal values, and maintain social cohesion.
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- Published
- 1909
- Nationality
- French
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 180-220
- Original Language
- French
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- - Les Rites de passage
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