The process of ethnographic research is a rite de passage series of transitions into deeper levels of experience and knowledge. Arnold van Gennep's familiar typology of preliminal rites of separation, ...

In this edition of imixwhatilike! we took a look at DMV (District of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia) area Afrikan Rites of Passage programs by talking with those who run, coordinate and have experienced ...

There's no denying that being a military spouse involves different situations than living life married to a civilian. And, perhaps it's a result of my love for military entertainment like Gone with ...

They are known as rites of passage, coming of age rituals that bring people into new life phases and conditions. Many of these ceremonies celebrate the shifts young people make into maturity, ...

(CNN) — The idea of “Rumspringa” has a specific spot in the American imagination. A rite of passage for young people in some Amish communities, Rumspringa is seen by most outsiders as a wild time away ...

Rites and rituals in organizations help to boost employee moral, increase engagement and foster a supportive culture. Whether rituals are centered around celebrating individual and team ...

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.