1. Across the United States, many families plan elaborate parties to celebrate a young person’s graduation from high school. In what respects is this event a ritual that symbolizes a person reaching...

1. Across the United States, many families plan elaborate parties to celebrate a young person’s graduation from high school. In what respects is this event a ritual that symbolizes a person reaching adulthood? How does social class affect whether or not people define high school graduation as an achievement that marks the beginning of adulthood?