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Ronald Grimes

American ritual theorist
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Ronald Grimes is an American ritual theorist and a founder of the interdisciplinary field of ritual studies. He advocates for moving beyond detached scientific analysis to encourage individuals in cultivating their own rites of passage and rituals. Grimes believes these personal rituals can help address existential crises and foster a sense of personal meaning. He has created new rites for his own life and encouraged his students to do the same, with many reporting that these self-created rituals were more effective than traditional ones in navigating life-changing events.1

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  1. rite of passage - Later theories
  2. ritual - Conclusion

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