communitas

is an unstructured realm of social structure, a structural lacuna where often the normal ranking of individuals is reversed or the symbols of rank inverted.

an 'unstructured' realm of 'social structure', where often the normal ranking of individuals is reversed or the symbols of rank inverted' (Barnard 2000:86).

is the integrated individual experience of cultural harmony which helps the social fabric to hold together.

He further posits that communitas, the integrated, individual experience of cultural harmony, allows the social fabric to stay together since it allows for the structure and function of social existence (Bohannen and Glazer 1988) In Schism and Continuity Turner uses the detailed case-study against a 'background of generalized systemic analysis. ' He thus demonstrates how particular principles of organization and certain dominant values operate through both schisms and reconciliations. Individuals and groups involved in these social dramas try to manipulate principles and values to their own objectives

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