We all know that death, the physical cessationof life, is universal to all cultures and societies.For as long as researchers have been studyingthis phenomena, we can all agree that death, aswe know it, signifies the termination of the livingorganism.Although death followed by grief is a naturalprocess, behaviors associated with expressinggrief are bound by cultural diversity.Culture plays a major role in how people viewdeath and the ways they choose to honor,remember, and put to rest the ones they love.For some it is a celebration – filled with brightcolors and happy memories.for others it is a time mourning and darkness…Rituals regarding handling the body of thedeceased, ceremonial customs, behaviors, andbeliefs of the afterlife vary dramatically fromculture to culture… all a result of custom,religion, and ancestry throughout historyBegin your search here:http://lmrpcc.org.au/admin/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Customs-Beliefs-Photo, @ Yin9 per cultures that are NoT yourown) that you find interesting or would like tolearn more about. Take each culture andcompare their cultural rituals and beliefs dealingwith death. Include their beliefs about theafterlife, organ transplantation, and suicide. Finally, compare them to your own culturalrituals and beliefs.You can also review and research the followingarticles/videos for your final paper:http://www.cancer.net/coping/grief-and.bereavement/understanding-grief-within-cultural-contexthttp://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=i&q=&esrc=s&frm=1&source=web&cd=6&cad=ria&ved=OCE&QtwlwBQ&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DiZzkUVxGmCs&ei=UOlvUrb6PMS1kQekw4C4AQ&usg=AFQjCNGg_h4vml10JgbEXi_yPKzl-STWAhttp://www.dimensionsofculture.com/2010/11/cuItural-aspects-of-death-and-dying/Your paper must include the following:INTRODUCTION: A brief opening thatdescribes the main characteristics of the topicunder consideration.OVERVIEW OF DIFFERENT CULTURES: Whatare the cultural rituals for coping with dying?What are the family beliefs from each culture asto what happens after death? How is suicideviewed in each culture?ETHICS AND ORGAN TRANSPLANTATION:What are the religious differences pertaining toorgan transplantation? Does organ harvestingraise any ethical concerns among cultures?YOUR OWN CULTURE: What are the culturalrituals for coping with dying? What are thefamily beliefs as to what happens after death?How is suicide viewed in your culture? Comparesimilarities and differences.CONCLUDING REMARKS: A brief summary of the main findings about the topic underdiscussion. Do you think that any of theserituals or beliefs make more sense than theones you have grown up with?REFERENCES: A bibliography of, at least, threesources of information used in the paper.References should be presented using APA orMA style. Remembering that paraphrasing ordirect quotation of published or unpublishedworks without full and clear acknowledgementof the source is plagiarism and will bring aboutdisciplinary action, which may include expulsionfrom the college.3-5 full pages typed (plus bibliography), double spaced, written in THIRD PERSON.6769495 hours agoI am going to send the links as well .6769494 hours agohttp://lmrpcc.org.au/admin/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Customs-Beliefs-Death-Dying.pdfAlso these are the additional ones
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Cultural Aspects of Death and Dying
