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Repeated actions can express belonging
Rituals are patterned actions with shared symbolic meaning.
The idea
A ritual can mark a transition or connect participants to a group. Repetition alone does not explain its meaning.
An example
A graduation ceremony marks a change in status through familiar gestures and symbols.
Put it into practice
Ask what the action marks and who recognises its meaning.
Further reading: OpenStax · Sociology 3e ↗
Test yourself: What distinguishes a ritual from mere repetition?
Shared symbolic meaning
Meaning and social recognition matter, not repetition alone.
Explanation and illustrative examples by One Card Wiser. Source linked for further reading.
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