Asked by Alexandria Kunzler on Jun 23, 2024
Verified
Describe different cultural conceptions of death.
Cultural Conceptions
The collective beliefs and values that define and interpret various aspects of a culture, shaping behaviors, norms, and customs.
- Investigate diverse cultural interpretations of death and their influence on expressions of sorrow.
Verified Answer
TR
Tom R HenkelJun 23, 2024
Final Answer :
A good answer would include the following key points:
-Reaction to death is diverse.
-Christian and Jewish youth view death from a "scientific" point of view,whereas Sunni Muslim and Druze children view death in spiritual terms.
-Native Americans see death as a continuation of life.Lakota parents believe that when people die they move to the spirit land called Wanagi Makoce inhabited by people and animals.
-Children of Northern Ireland and Israel understand the finality of death at an earlier age than U.S.and British children.
-Reaction to death is diverse.
-Christian and Jewish youth view death from a "scientific" point of view,whereas Sunni Muslim and Druze children view death in spiritual terms.
-Native Americans see death as a continuation of life.Lakota parents believe that when people die they move to the spirit land called Wanagi Makoce inhabited by people and animals.
-Children of Northern Ireland and Israel understand the finality of death at an earlier age than U.S.and British children.
Learning Objectives
- Investigate diverse cultural interpretations of death and their influence on expressions of sorrow.