Rites of passage are
A. gestures, objects, and language that form the basis of human communication.
B. stressful periods of self-evaluation, often occurring between 35 and 50 years of age.
C. rituals marking the symbolic transition from one social position to another.
D. expectations regarding the proper behavior, attitudes, and activities of males and females.
C. rituals marking the symbolic transition from one social position to another.
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