Boys' Initiation Ceremonies

Associated Documents (1)

Main AuthorPublished YearTitle
Schlegel, AliceAdolescent initiation ceremonies: a cross-cultural code

Associated Hypotheses (2)

Main AuthorHypothesis
Schlegel, AliceIn societies with ceremonies for both sexes, boys' ceremonies are positively associated with painful procedures, ceremonies resulting in familial independence, and ceremonies focusing on fertility/sexuality.
Schlegel, AliceFor all societies with initiation ceremonies, boys' ceremonies are positively associated with initiation in groups, having local/large group participation, or spiritual change.

Associated OCMs

  1. puberty and initiation