Which of the following statements is true about rites of passage?

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


Answer: B

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