You are the “Sociologist-in-Chief” of the United States.
1. Design a life course transition marker or ritual for adulthood that would apply to all Americans.
2. How is it marked? It could be marked with signs that are visible or invisible, present in media, law, or on the body.
3. How is it learned or delivered? Designations of adulthood could be delivered by any or all the major agents of socialization: family, media, schools, or peers.
4. What are the lessons that they are supposed to learn from this ritual?
5. What happens if they do not complete the ritual? What are the consequences?
Basically, you are designing a tradition, ritual, or a marker of what it would mean to be an adult in the United States. Your
response papers will be 2-3 pages long. You need to use Calibri 12pt font, double-spaced with 1-inch margins.
