SOCIOL 101 Lecture Notes - Lecture 10: Anomie, Altruistic Suicide, List Of Sovereign States By Suicide Rate
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Difference between these is that social causes are distinct: egoistic suicide, anomic suicide, altruistic suicide, fatalistic suicide. Argues that egoistic and anomic suicide are found in more modern societies while altruistic and fatalistic suicide are found in older societies. Looks at suicide rates of different religious communities ( religious societies ) Compares countries where people are catholics vs. protestants. Differences in level of social integration between catholics, protestants, and jews. Level of social integration: high levels mean we are highly connected to others. Suicide rates depends on how tightly united these religions are. Strongly unified by beliefs and practices (dogmas) You have central authority in church, pope, priesthood, religious authority. Different groups have different interpretations of bible. Encourage individuals to study the bible (not just priest) More tightly integrated than catholics and protestants. All jews are expected to follow rules. Jews in europe (bc of persecution) had to form communities that strengthen their identity.
