Sexual rites of passage
Ceremony that marks the passage to sexual maturity; involves sexual activity. / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
A sexual rite of passage is a ceremonial event that marks the passage of a young person to sexual maturity and adulthood, or a widow from the married state to widowhood, and involves some form of sexual activity.
The examples and perspective in this article deal primarily with Africa and do not represent a worldwide view of the subject. (March 2023) |