Cultural Scripts of Suicide
Abstract
This chapter examines how suicide is shaped by cultural narratives, using ethnographic perspectives from Cuba, Japan, and India. It explores Patria o Muerte in Cuba, seppuku in Japan, and sati in India, illustrating how honor, resistance, and social obligation influence suicidality. The chapter highlights the importance of integrating cultural contexts into suicide prevention frameworks.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Suicide and Self-Harm Studies
Homicide
Infanticide
and Child Abuse
Cultural Differences and Values
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Routledge eBooks
- Pages
- 167–178
- Publication date
- 9 February 2026
- Language
- EN
- Document type
- Book chapter