Emerging from the Chrysalis: Rituals of Women's Initiation, (Paperback)

The expanded edition challenges previously held notions of initiation rites, especially for women. The book is a unique contribution, raising a number of critical issues surrounding the cultural construction of gender."--Gregory R. Campbell, University of Montana"A welcome resource. Lincoln's new self-criticism gives students an opportunity--too seldom available--to note scholarly growth and the influence of new theory on old arguments."--Claire R. Farrerr, California State University"I could hardly put it down! Students will find it appealing, thought-provoking."--Lori Stanley, Luther College"This is an exemplary form of cross-cultural comparison. Professor Lincoln engages in incisive comparisons of carefully selected women's initiation rituals from five cultures, while also offering rich cultural specificities of each case."--Emiko Ohnuki-Tierney, University of Wisconsin, Madison"Most useful for the comparative cross-cultural material it presents. Lincoln's epilogue is a welcome addition to this edition."--Nancy Lutkehaus, University of Southern California"Highly recommended for both specialists and the general reader in the study of ritual, women, and the anthropology of religion."--Religious Studies Review"Excellent structural analysis of women's initiation."--Carol Silverman, University of Oregon