Ritual Theory, Ritual Practice Instant

: It acts as a mechanism to reinforce or change the social order. Adaptive Functions of Ritual

: It is used by individuals or groups to achieve particular social or political goals. Ritual Theory, Ritual Practice

: Rather than defining "what" a ritual is, Bell focuses on "how" activities are set apart as special. This "ritualization" is a culturally strategic way of acting that distinguishes itself from other social activities. : It acts as a mechanism to reinforce

: Its effectiveness relies on participants not seeing the activity for what it "actually" is—a strategic social performance. Ritual Theory, Ritual Practice