Rites of passage
A) are nonexistent in the United States.
B) are on the increase in several African countries that are influenced by Western culture.
C) provide a forceful and discontinuous entry into the adult world.
D) to adulthood usually involve a reaffirmation of the individual's connection with the immediate family.

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Rites of passage are designed to mark the transition from one stage of life to another, such as from childhood to adulthood. They are often associated with traditional societies and may involve physical ordeals or symbolic ceremonies. In many cases, the goal is to provide a forceful and discontinuous entry into the adult world. While there are certainly examples of rites of passage in contemporary Western societies, they are less common and less formalized than in many non-Western societies. Choices A and B are incorrect because rites of passage do exist in the United States and are not necessarily increasing in African countries that are influenced by Western culture. Choice D is not accurate because rites of passage are typically designed to separate the individual from the immediate family and emphasize their new role in the larger community.

Rites of Passage