Question

In many cultures, the first menstruation in women is seen as a powerful marker of womanhood and is frequently marked by ritual. In some cases, the young woman is separated from the larger social cohort and left in a state of isolation that may provide a time for reflection. According to anthropologist Victor Turner, what is this stage in the ritual process called?

Answer 1

Liminality

Step-by-step explanation:

Liminality was a stage in the ritual process which was associated with change or ambiguity. A woman going through first menstruation cycle was considered to be going through a major change and was expected to become a mature woman now. Hence, they were considered to be upgraded from their pre-ritual status and were supposed to be in a state of transition. The reason they were separated from the cohort was because they were expected to introspect and grow as a person and transition from a girl to a woman by the time they return to the cohort.