Adolescence is a time of many physical and psychological changes and a time of searching for an identity as an independent adult. Although they are unusual in American culture, initiation ceremonies for adolescents have existed in most of the world’s societies throughout history. What purposes do these rites serve? Do they help adolescents in their search for an identity? Explore the phenomenon of adolescent initiation rites in this exercise.

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Article:  Female Initiation Rites
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