The Life Cycle (Grade 12 NSC Matric Life Orientation): Flashcards
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Life cycle definition
Life cycle definition
Natural progression from conception to death
Rites of passage definition
Rites of passage definition
Rituals marking important life stage transitions
4 key functions of rites of passage
4 key functions of rites of passage
Ease transitions, new status, acceptance, teach values
Nature of the life cycle
Nature of the life cycle
Circular - new generations born as older ones age
Islamic birth tradition: baby's first words
Islamic birth tradition: baby's first words
Adhan in right ear, iqamah in left ear
Jewish Bar/Bat Mitzvah age
Jewish Bar/Bat Mitzvah age
13 for boys, 12 for girls
IsiXhosa male initiation components
IsiXhosa male initiation components
Separation, circumcision, teachings, isolation in huts
Sesotho wedding tradition: pot placement
Sesotho wedding tradition: pot placement
Pot of beer in house shows new household ready
African death rites belief about deceased
African death rites belief about deceased
Become ancestor (badimo/amadlozi) who guides & protects
Common life transitions marked by ceremonies
Common life transitions marked by ceremonies
Birth, puberty, 18/21 years, marriage, death