Kaji, a 16-year-old male, has gone through the rite of passage and is now considered a warrior by his tribesmen. this change in kaji's role and status may be referred to as:

Social redefinition

This change in kaji's role and status may be referred to as social redefinition.

Social redefinition is the time of social transition by which the public no longer see an individual as an adolescent but as an adult. There is also the change of the adolescent’s perspective on life changing situations such as decision making, academics, relationship, and family. Examples of social redefinition include getting married, graduating from college, and obtaining one’s driver’s license.

i believe the answer is snake.