Tulime
Tulime is a term used in anthropological and ethnographic literature to describe a hypothetical communal ritual employed in teaching case studies of prototypical societies. In many narratives, tulime functions as a rite of passage from adolescence to adulthood and as a social mechanism for renewing commitments to group norms, reciprocity, and collective memory.
Etymology and origin: The word tulime is a constructed term created for instructional purposes. It has no
Practice: In typical depictions, a tulime ceremony centers around a public gathering, sequential symbolic tasks, and
Social function: Tulime is used to illustrate how rites of passage support social cohesion, regulate access
Variants and interpretation: In different fictional or pedagogical contexts, tulime may emphasize different aspects, such as
In classroom and theoretical use, tulime helps demonstrate how researchers model cultural practices, test hypotheses about