Rites of Passage

Discussion Prompt:

Part I (DQ Instructions):

1. Rites of passage are cultural ceremonies or events that mark significant transitions in a persons life (e.g., adolescence to adulthood). Think about the rites of passage that exist in your culture or community.
2. What was your rite of passage into adulthood? How did these rituals influence your identity and sense of belonging?
3. Research 2 other rites of passages from another country and/or culture and describe here.

Part II (Peer Review Instructions):

After posting your initial response, reply to two classmates posts. Use one question per peer (do not use the same question for both). Your replies must be thoughtful, and research informed. Be sure to cite any sources you reference.

Here are the questions to choose from (one per peer):

1. Do you think modern society still has clear rites of passage for emerging adults? Why or why not?
2. What about modern rites of passage? How might this affect the way we view adulthood?

Submission Details

• Post a detailed response to all questions directly in the Discussion Area by the assigned due date. Do not attach documents.
• Respond to at least two posts from your peers, on two different days, by the end of the week.
• Proofread your work for errors before posting.
• Cite and provide references for any sources in APA style.