Difference Between Maasai And Native Americans
Introduction
Every period of transition in a community is marked by initiation ceremony. In nearly all cultures of the world, every period of change from teenager to adulthood has a way to mark the changes. Rites of passage are a common event that marks an individual’s transition from one status to another. Globally, every culture has its way of conducting the rites of passage. It reflects the change of life of an individual from one status to another. The Maasai of (Kenya and Tanzania) and the Native Americans have something in common when it comes to initiation ceremonies. In order to become an adult, the two communities have to practice rite of passage in order to announce to their gods about the beginning of another generation …show more content…
The two rituals are slightly similar because boys have to go through a difficult task in order to become real men of the society. Today, circumcision between the two cultures is still practiced as a rite of passage. During this period, it is clear that the two communities have to go through a difficult task and lessons so as to be approved as new warriors of the community. After the rite of passage, they are given the responsibility to look for wives and protect the community. The only difference is that the Native Americans do not kill any wild animal such as the Maasai. However, both community hold a ceremony after the rite of passage is successfully completed (Wikigag, 2014).
Conclusion
In summation, circumcision as a rite of passage is a common factor that marks the period of change among the Native Americans and the Maasai. Circumcision in the two communities is a symbol of initiation from boyhood to adult hood. It is a symbol of a new life as an adult and a warrior as well. Both ceremonies are organized by elder of the community. Both cultures initiate boys of 12-15 years of age together. It is clear that both cultures allow the boys to go announcing their age set and the rite of passage that they will face. Circumcision as a rite of passage marks the beginning of a new life in both
Every period of transition in a community is marked by initiation ceremony. In nearly all cultures of the world, every period of change from teenager to adulthood has a way to mark the changes. Rites of passage are a common event that marks an individual’s transition from one status to another. Globally, every culture has its way of conducting the rites of passage. It reflects the change of life of an individual from one status to another. The Maasai of (Kenya and Tanzania) and the Native Americans have something in common when it comes to initiation ceremonies. In order to become an adult, the two communities have to practice rite of passage in order to announce to their gods about the beginning of another generation …show more content…
The two rituals are slightly similar because boys have to go through a difficult task in order to become real men of the society. Today, circumcision between the two cultures is still practiced as a rite of passage. During this period, it is clear that the two communities have to go through a difficult task and lessons so as to be approved as new warriors of the community. After the rite of passage, they are given the responsibility to look for wives and protect the community. The only difference is that the Native Americans do not kill any wild animal such as the Maasai. However, both community hold a ceremony after the rite of passage is successfully completed (Wikigag, 2014).
Conclusion
In summation, circumcision as a rite of passage is a common factor that marks the period of change among the Native Americans and the Maasai. Circumcision in the two communities is a symbol of initiation from boyhood to adult hood. It is a symbol of a new life as an adult and a warrior as well. Both ceremonies are organized by elder of the community. Both cultures initiate boys of 12-15 years of age together. It is clear that both cultures allow the boys to go announcing their age set and the rite of passage that they will face. Circumcision as a rite of passage marks the beginning of a new life in both