Immigration – The process of entering and settling in a new country.
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Emigration
Emigration – The process of leaving one’s home country to settle in another.
Migration – The movement of people from one place to another, either within a country (internal migration) or across borders (international migration).
Chapter 59: Migration and Diaspora Studies
Death and Rebirth Symbolism
Death and Rebirth Symbolism – The representation of personal transformation through symbolic “death” and “rebirth” during a rite of passage.
Pilgrimage
Pilgrimage – A journey to a sacred site that serves as a transformative spiritual experience.
Tattooing Rituals
Tattooing Rituals – Body modifications used in some societies as part of coming-of-age, warrior, or religious ceremonies.
Scarification
Scarification – A ritual practice of making permanent marks or scars on the body as a sign of social status, identity, or initiation.
Circumcision Rituals
Circumcision Rituals – Initiation rites involving the surgical removal of the foreskin, often associated with religious or cultural significance.
Vision Quest
Vision Quest – A rite of passage in Indigenous cultures where an individual seeks spiritual guidance through isolation and fasting.