For Turner, the concepts of liminality and communitas cannot be directly transferred to rituals in our modern, pluralistic society, because _______________.
A) modern society has no sense of community
B) we do not all share the same belief system
C) liminality is impossible in a crowded society
D) we are more sophisticated than traditional societies

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Turner's concepts of liminality and communitas are rooted in shared experiences and belief systems that are characteristic of more homogeneous societies. In our modern, pluralistic society, the diversity of beliefs makes it challenging to directly transfer these concepts, as they rely on a collective experience and understanding.

For Turner, the Concepts of Liminality and Communitas Cannot Be