Essays on Suicide Page 5

Virtually all the films produced, during the 1960’s, in Japan were considered anything but artistic. Around this time, a new wave erupted giving birth to films more aesthetically compatible with the politics of their era. Directors paid closer attention to frames, lighting, and distanced characters from their single dimensions giving them broader and more universally-conscious…

Suicide is the second leading cause of death among college-aged Americans (CDC, 2016) and has been studied extensively in this demographic (Schwartz, 2006). Suicidal ideation (i.e., “passive thoughts about wanting to be dead or active thoughts about killing oneself;” Bridge et al., 2007, p. 1684) is a phenomenon that has been consistently linked with suicidal…

Although both the lovers Koharu and Jihei had traversed evenly difficult lives, one may say that Jihei had sacrificed more than what Koharu can forgo. Jihei was already married to Kamiya Osan during that time and had a fair number of children with her. However, his unfathomable love for Koharu, then a 19-year old prostitute…

What if you were so unhappy with your life that you believed it would be better if you disappeared? Everything you do feels like the wrong choice. You can’t seem to please yourself or anyone around you. Life is unbearable and you feel like you aren’t good enough. You want help, you want advice. You…

There is a play called Romeo and Juliet. It is about two high class families who are always at each others throats. Most of the people who live in the city, Verona, have chosen a family to side with. There are a few people, however, who stay neutral. Well these families, the Montagues and the…

Durkheim’s book ‘Suicide: A Study in Sociology’ was the first major sociological study on suicide, from this a debate arose and helped make suicide a huge topic in sociology. He chose suicide as it was more suited to a psychological rather than sociological explanation, he decided if he could show suicide’s link to society then…

Men, for centuries, have been known to be the protector and supporter of women. Because of this a certain stereotype about men and the way they should behave has formed. Men should not cry, men should not show emotions toward other men. This stereotype can be detrimental for a young man growing up and being…

Overview of the Topic Suicide is the number two cause of death in America amongst young adolescent teens, and yet we still seem to ignore mental health issues. As if they aren’t a major problem within our society. Suicide is a taboo subject for most, and I’d like to ask why is that? People seem…

There has been found to be a relationship between mental and emotional health, and suicide risk among veterans in California, We will use the data from the national health survey in estimating the prevalence and correlation of the suicidal behaviors among veterans in California. The prevalence of suicidal behaviors among veterans in California was mainly…

Emile Durkheim, a French sociologist, is widely recognized as a prominent figure in the realm of sociology. He played a pivotal role in advancing this developing field through his influential monographs, which explored diverse methodologies and subjects. These works garnered both acclaim and disapproval. The translation of his writings into English has preserved their significance…