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Publication Date: 1998
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Gender and Suicide in India: A Multiperspective Approach.
Tousignant, Michel; Seshadri, Shekhar; Raj, Anthony
Suicide and Life-Threatening Behavior, v28 n1 p50-61 Spr 1998
The gap between male and female suicide rates in India is relatively small; however, society's views on motive are found to be quite different. Data from several sources are incorporated in this field study report. "Sati" is discussed; a gender typology of reasons for suicide is developed. (EMK)
Descriptors: Classification, Ethnography, Foreign Countries, Incidence, Motivation, Sex Differences, Social Attitudes, Social Control, Suicide
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: India
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