Collaring (Gorean context)
also known as Gorean Collaring
The act by which a person is formally taken into a Gorean household as a kajira or kajirus, marked by the placing of a collar.
Definition
Disambiguation
Collaring in the Gorean context refers specifically to the ceremony and status described here. It should not be conflated with collaring traditions in other subcultures, which have their own histories, vocabularies and safeguards.
Collaring, in the Gorean context, is the formal act by which a person is taken into a Gorean household as a kajira or kajirus. The collar, whether of metal, leather or symbolic material, marks the person's role within the household and is often accompanied by a ceremony of assignment. The form of the ceremony varies between lineages and households.
Historical background
The collar is one of the most recognisable symbols of Gorean tradition. Community practice around collaring encompasses a broad spectrum, from purely ceremonial and literary use to sustained lifestyle relationships within contemporary consent frameworks.
Discussion
The Gorean collar is one of several collaring traditions across authority-based cultures; each carries its own history, vocabulary and ceremonial forms.