Ritual combat involves physical contests governed by culturally prescribed rules, serving as a conflict resolution mechanism or a rite of passage within a community. It often embodies symbolic gestures, emphasizing honor and tradition over actual harm or violence.

Ritual Combat

Physical contests

Culturally prescribed rules

Conflict resolution mechanism

A rite of passage is a ceremonial event that marks an individual's transition from one status or phase of life to another, often involving rituals that symbolize growth, change, or social acceptance. These events are culturally significant and can vary widely across societies, serving to reinforce community bonds and cultural values.

Rite Of Passage

Symbolic Gestures

Honor and tradition

Actual harm

Violence is the intentional use of physical force or power, threatened or actual, against oneself, another person, or against a group or community, which either results in or has a high likelihood of resulting in injury, death, psychological harm, maldevelopment, or deprivation. It is a complex phenomenon influenced by a multitude of factors including biological, social, cultural, economic, and political elements, and it manifests in various forms such as physical, sexual, psychological, and structural violence.

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