The_Mbuti_Tribe

The Mbuti Tribe From day one, culture has been an important role in most people’s lives. We see its role in everyday activities ranging from marriage to simple games and sporting events. Culture is the grandfather of life. Many people take culture lightly, but even as time progresses, we are introduced to new cultures and lifestyles. Have you ever eaten spaghetti or even tortilla' Or maybe even wondered where your style of clothing originated' It was said in a recent issue of Time Magazine that without knowing it, people are experiencing at least five different cultural patterns, whether it be through telecommunications, food, or even dress. This may seem absurd but thinking about it, one might encounter more. As far as most are concerned nowadays, religion is the most common cultural symbol. Whether it’s rituals or organization, religion is the bond that binds. In this essay, I plan to introduce two different “rights of passage” for girls in becoming women. The first is the Mbuti Pygme, Elima and the next is the Catholic/Spanish Quinceniera. Both celebrate the puberty of young girls but do it in completely different ways. I elima, quinceniera, mbuti, time, male, woman, passage, women, one, girls, culture, side, period, menstrual, house, even, catholic/spanish, being, age, womanhood, now, first, female, ceremony, camp, whereas, veil, style, start, spanish, role, right, off, men, live