A ceremony that signals the personal transformation of someone from one status to another and ties the person to a group,organization,or collective is called:
A)a total institution
B)an initiation rite
C)primary socialization
D)brainwashing
E)none of these choices

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An initiation rite is a ceremony that marks a symbolic transformation of an individual from one status or stage of life to another. This rite often involves a series of rituals or activities that are intended to tie the individual to a group, organization, or collective, and to teach them the values, beliefs, and behaviors associated with that group. Examples of initiation rites include graduation ceremonies, fraternity or sorority pledging, and religious rites of passage.

A Ceremony That Signals the Personal Transformation of Someone from One