Turner’s concept of communitas

Turner’s concept of communitas refers to a sense of shared community and equality that emerges among people during collective rituals or experiences. It occurs when social distinctions temporarily fade, fostering a feeling of unity, trust, and bonding. This state contrasts with everyday social roles and hierarchies, allowing participants to connect on a more human, egalitarian level. Communitas often appears in festivals, rites of passage, or ceremonies, helping individuals feel part of something larger than themselves and promoting solidarity within the group.