Rap and hip-hop music in particular are condescending in nature, projecting rhythmic elements of braggadocio and ritualised insult. |
It was ritualised, listless clapping, not genuine congratulation at fine play. |
In contrast to the secular West, a deep piety permeates everyday village life, even though it is often highly ritualised. |
In a vernacular society, aggressive behaviour is highly ritualised and serves social ends. |
Courtship involves ritualised flight and ground displays, and the male often presents a fish to his partner. |
Throughout history, wars have been followed by ritualised attempts to assert legal authority. |