Taboooooo

I watched the video where the woman have the rings on their necks first. This was not a huge deal to me, I am sure there was probally a powerful woman who was there when the tribe started, and she began this tradition. Once it is passed on from generations it becomes normal. In our civilization to see anyone with these rings on their neck would be out of the norm, but in theirs it is weird ot not have them. I dont see how this helps them in any way but I respect the fact that this is part of their culture and probally will be until the end of there time.

This second video of the male tribes was somewhat frightening. I could feel the pain that the boys in the video were suffering. I couldnt imagine having to go through that in order to be considered normal or a man in society. The painful cuts that are placed all over the boys body are supposed to represent becoming a man and a way for the elders to show the young ones their authority. I can understand why tribes would do this, they want there young men to respect their elders and do so in a way that they will never forget. Although this would probally not be accepted as normal for people in a American Civilization. I wouldn't accept this way of being in my civilization although i respect their choices and realize this is a tradition they will probally continue forever.