Male Initiation Rituals

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This ritual helps to introduce the boys to male society, prepare them for adult responsibilities and is used to transmit culture (Nanda 2002: 132). The beliefs of the Sambia show a "warriors conception of manhood where men should be strong, brave, and unyielding in the pursuit of all tasks" (Herdt 1981: 50)...
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The second stage is called Imbutuand occurs between the ages of 10 and 13. The third stage is called Ipmangwi and occurs between the ages of 14 and 16. In the first stage of initiation the boys are taken from their mothers homes and taken to live at the men's clubhouse. Here boys are given a ritual sponsor who is usually in the third or forth stage of initiation (Herdt 1981: 55)...
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