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Victor Turner's theory of rites of passage is one of the most classic achievements in 20th-century ritual studies. The theory is based on structuralism and understands ritual as a mechanism to resolve social crises from a dynamic perspective. We examine and reflect on this theory by taking the "Tiaoxiang" ritual in southern Tujia society as an example. The study findings suggest that the structural tension in southern Tujia society is weak; the procedure of the "Tiaoxiang" ritual demonstrates the emptiness of "communitas" and "anti-structure". Therefore, this study argues that the function of rites of passage is not limited to balance social conflicts, but also has a broader scope of explanation.