Rituals in Social Structure and Identity
( 25 Modules )

Module #1
Introduction to Rituals and Social Structure
Defining rituals and exploring their role in shaping social structures and identities

Module #2
Theories of Ritual:A Historical Overview
Surveying influential theories of ritual from Durkheim to Turner

Module #3
Rituals and Social Solidarity
Examining how rituals create and maintain social bonds and cohesion

Module #4
Rituals and Power Relations
Analyzing how rituals reflect and shape power dynamics in social structures

Module #5
Case Study:Initiation Rituals
Exploring initiation rituals across cultures and their role in shaping identity

Module #6
Rituals and Identity Formation
Examining how rituals contribute to individual and collective identity formation

Module #7
Rituals and Performance
Investigating the performative aspects of rituals and their impact on social identity

Module #8
Rituals and Emotion
Exploring the emotional dimensions of rituals and their role in shaping social relationships

Module #9
Rituals and Symbolism
Analyzing the role of symbols and symbolism in rituals and their impact on social meaning

Module #10
Rituals in Religious Contexts
Examining the role of rituals in religious traditions and their impact on social identity

Module #11
Rituals in Secular Contexts
Investigating the role of rituals in secular societies and their impact on social identity

Module #12
Rituals and Cultural Transmission
Exploring how rituals facilitate cultural transmission and social reproduction

Module #13
Rituals and Social Change
Analyzing the role of rituals in driving social change and challenging social norms

Module #14
Rituals and Globalization
Examining the impact of globalization on rituals and social structures

Module #15
Rituals and Hybridity
Investigating the creation of new ritual forms in response to cultural exchange and hybridity

Module #16
Case Study:Wedding Rituals
Exploring wedding rituals across cultures and their role in shaping social identity

Module #17
Rituals and Emotions in Modern Societies
Analyzing the emotional dimensions of rituals in modern societies

Module #18
Rituals and Digital Media
Examining the impact of digital media on rituals and social structures

Module #19
Rituals and Social Inequality
Investigating how rituals reflect and shape social inequalities

Module #20
Rituals and Social Movements
Analyzing the role of rituals in social movements and social change

Module #21
Rituals and Collective Memory
Examining how rituals shape collective memory and social identity

Module #22
Rituals and the Body
Investigating the role of the body in rituals and social identity formation

Module #23
Rituals and the Environment
Analyzing the relationship between rituals and the natural environment

Module #24
Rituals in Late Modernity
Examining the role of rituals in late modern societies and their impact on social identity

Module #25
Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion
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