The bare-chested young men emerged from a forest ceremony in northern Togo chanting war songs, ready for the initiation ...

Working in a Catholic mentoring organization for almost a decade, I have been interested in the idea of rites of passage for years. Simply put, all societies throughout time have had specific cultural ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Wendy Altschuler is a seasoned travel and adventure writer and author. Around the globe, kids are celebrating rites of passage.

There are no more "rites of passage" in larger modern American society because they are no longer needed to be considered an adult. A rite of passage is simply an activity that forces you to recognize ...

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Students from around the world receive a special rite of passage as they enter med school at KCU Joplin.