ceremonies begin with her being sent to an isolated area at the onset of puberty. The old women teach the girl her new responsibilities, how her roles change and how to behave when married. After her period, she is taken to the nearest river or billabong where she will be ritually bathed, painted and decorated and led back to her community. She will now be treated as a woman. 2 What are the similarities and differences? The initiation of boys is more complex than it is for girls, requiring…
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