Male Initiation Men People

Male Initiation Men People

Throughout history, most cultures have marked the rite of passage from boyhood into manhood through initiations. However, traditional initiation practices are largely absent from the modern industrial West. This category is for sites related to rites of initiation for men, their role in society and their impact on men.

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Absent Fathers, Lost Sons - Description of book by Guy Corneau that argues that Baby Boom generation marks a critical phase in the loss of masculine initiation rituals.
Boys to Men Mentoring Network - Information on a program where boys between the ages of 12 and 16 can regularly interact with committed, conscientious adult men; based in San Diego, California.
MenStuff: Books on Ritual Initiation for Boys and Men - Annotated bibliography related to initiation rituals and ritual in general.
Teen Rites of Passage - A "coming of age" program for adolescent boys and girls who are ready to experience a personal challenge and an initiation into healthy, responsible adulthood.
Male Initiation and Identity - Information concerning male circumcision and initiation.
Rediscovering Rites of Passage - Article by Israel Helfand and Jon Bliss published in Voice Male.

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