concept   initiation
9 commonsense assertions
Cultures (9) • Western cultures (1) • United States (1) • Aboriginal Australian (1) • Europe (1) • Africa (1) • Indigenous cultures (1) • Modern urban (1) • Native American (1) • Papua New Guinea (1)
# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 initiation Western cultures Initiation ceremonies in Western cultures mark the transition into adulthood with formal rituals and symbolism. 4
2 initiation United States Initiation ceremonies in US college fraternities and sororities often include controversial hazing practices. 3
3 initiation Aboriginal Australian Initiation ceremonies are essential rites of passage deeply rooted in cultural and spiritual traditions for Aboriginal Australians. 2
4 initiation Europe Initiation ceremonies are important for membership in Europe and are significant in college fraternities and the entertainment industry. 2
5 initiation Africa Initiation ceremonies in Africa are important traditional rites of passage marking the transition from childhood to adulthood. 1
6 initiation Indigenous cultures Initiation ceremonies are crucial rites of passage in Indigenous cultures, marking the transition from childhood to adulthood and deeply rooted in traditional cultural practices. 1
7 initiation Modern urban Initiation in modern urban culture is typically linked to formal acceptance processes within professional or social organizations. 1
8 initiation Native American Native American initiation ceremonies are significant rituals for youth, deeply connected to cultural and spiritual traditions. 1
9 initiation Papua New Guinea In Papua New Guinea, initiation involves rituals and ceremonies that mark the transition from childhood to adulthood, often including scarification or other forms of body modification. 1