Ritual Symbolism
In the male dominated society, this ritual is considered one of the most important to be performed because the resulting consequences can have lasting implications on the future of the female. The females are taught that their main desire should be a secure existence in which she can look after the next generation of tribal members. The female is attempting to make a visual appeal to the mind of the male which will activate the male’s inner sense of duty.
The purpose of the ritual is to create an alternate version on oneself. The costume is crafted in such a way, that it is a sophisticated optical illusion. It is more advantageous for a sussim to complete the binding ceremony early because the older they get, the more intricate and elaborate the costume has to be in order to attract tribal males.
In comparison, the tribal male is only expected to do anything if they approve of the female’s costume. He is not expected to perform any similar rituals. If a tribal male tries to conceal his appearance in rituals similar to the manner of the female, the community will assume that he is trying to attract other males. This is considered deviant social behavior because same sex relationships cannot procreate.
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