Kapferer’s emphasis on importance of social interactions is to a large extent embedded into his belief that it is the community who imposes the feelings onto the individual. Indeed, both Joyce Flueckiger and Murphy Halliburton support this claim, implying that the community may positively influence one’s emotions and decisions. Conversely, Aihwa Ong notes the consequences of cultural alienation and what impact can in have on the individual. In fact, just as family can offer support, a community can provide a sense of courage; however, if one decides to leave the community, it may lead to degradation of their social position which would be represented as a form of illness. First, the closest and most exclusive community, family, is assumed …show more content…
Kapferer’s appreciation of family ties is shown in the description of the early invocatory ritual sequences used by the exorcists. The closest of kin are supposed to take care of the sick one as well as act on their behalf (Kapferer, 168). This reflects the crucial role of family, without which the ritual could never happen. Such form of a close family support is shown in Halliburton’s analysis of self identity as being inseparable from the family connections (Halliburton, 170). Following his claim, family becomes an inevitable part of one’s lifestyle, what further gets reflected in the approach of the society to healing. Halliburton refers to the relatives as being the ones to speak for the patients themselves during consultations with doctors (Halliburton, 170). The advocation, however, is not limited to state of Kerala – the same advocacy is repeatedly shown in Maren Grainger-Monsen’s “Worlds Apart” series, across the number of different cultures and religions. However, the family structures, aside from the support, may also offer much needed understanding. Flueckiger’s analysis of Amma’s patients clearly indicates that the family ties may be created just on the basis of deep empathy. People of …show more content…
In Kapferer’s analysis of exorcism, the crucial action required from the audience it to give full attention to the ritual – in other words, to make the sick ones realize that they and their sickness is being noticed, that they are not alone (Kapferer, 168). The broader form of such behavior is shown in Amma’s healing space. The absolute lack of privacy enforces interactions between the patients, who are becoming aware that their problems are not unique nor impossible to solve. (Flueckiger, 27). Quite oppositely, even the courtyard is the space of healing, with other patients offering advice and possible solutions. Moreover, the awareness that one’s problem is not unsolvable contributes to whether the patient is willing to undertake the treatment in the first place. The lack of alienation in pursuing the cure or improvement is particularly noticeable in crowds which are gathering in Kalahasti temple in order to find relief from Naga Dosham (Allocco, Lecture). In face of masses of visitors on the daily basis, women don’t have to hide with their infertility, therefore they are more eager to fight it rather than simply accept it. This behavior is direct equivalent of group meetings in psychotherapy. The knowledge of being noticeable gives a sick person a power to start and then to continue their treatment, without being afraid of being
In her novel When the Emperor Was Divine, Julie Otsuka explores the relationship between instability and isolation. When isolated for a period of time, individuals separate themselves from each other and vise versa. In the story, the family detach themselves from one another as they undergo a duration of mental strain. As the family withdraws from each other, they begin to withdraw from themselves. Otsuka characterizes the family’s transforming personalities to portray that when one is alienated by society, the individual becomes mentally unstable which leads to the isolation of oneself from himself or herself and their family.
The two short stories, Lamb to the Slaughter by Roald Dhal and Harrison Burgeron by Kurt Vonnegut are written with varying purposes. Lamb to the Slaughter was written to portray the theme of betrayal, and the power that the pain holds in the mind of the victim. Harrison Burgeron was written to depict the futuristic society in which the story is set. Both authors use different contexts and forms of writing to ultimately portray the main themes of their story.
The Atlantic Slave Trade had a lasting impact on many parts of the world ever since it began. From 1492 to 1750, the Atlantic Slave Trade affected the Americas and Africa similarly in the trade profits and distortion of sex ratios that occurred, while they were affected differently in the development of agricultural production and mixed races.
The social environment of an individual creates the medium in which a person must navigate through and react to. A healthy social environment would include freedom from discrimination, racism, and any type of violence; whether in the workplace, at school, or within the walls of one’s own home. New immigrants, Aboriginals, or poor citizens can often feel socially excluded from community life or events, which would impact both physical and mental health of the individuals (Potter and Perry, 2014 p.10).
To support his argument, Gergen elaborates damages in the community and institution that nurtured independent self, the direct erosion to solitary self. In the pre-modern world, people due to the lack of communication and transportation tools, have fewer opportunities to get in touch with various people outside. Therefore, people form consistent relationships with others, which derive a strong sense of “being somebody” everyone is familiar with. However, the advances in communication enable people to move household often and be in contact with a wider range of friends leading to average weakening bonds with more and fast changing friends. As a result of the decrease in deep relationships, in Gergen’s notion, people receive less sense of identification. Moreover, the multi-voices raised today and the suspicions over speakers’ motivations confuse people from faith to distrust.
As we in become more evolved as a nation one of the problem that needs to be address is how to response to diverse faith within our healthcare practices. This essay serves to compare these three different religious philosophies: Yoruba, Hinduism (karma) and Buddhism, to a Christian’s perspective. These religions have wide perspectives but one will key in on health management and what to expect from healthcare point of view while caring for these patients.
Sharmistha, the informant who was interviewed for this paper who has also granted permission for her name to be used, identifies herself as a Bengali from Calcutta, which is located in the eastern region of India. This interview took place in Sharmistha’s home, where the interviewer was invited to discuss the topic about death and dying. Before entering the home, shoes were to be removed and left at the door. The interviewer then followed Sharmistha past her living room into her dining room/kitchen. Sharmistha was very welcoming in offering her guest a cup of masala chai tea which was currently being prepared, the interviewer politely accepted.
Thesis: The relationship made with people in life helps one stay in reality and keeps one grounded in morals. If one completely blocks out society and get lost in their imagination it can progress into an unhealthy alternate reality. Without the support of friends and family one can dwell in an irrational state of mind.
Michael Halloran (2004) proposes that culture as a diverse and complex system of shared and interrelated knowledge, practices and signifiers of a society, provides structure and significance to groups within that society which subsequently impact the individual’s experience of their personal, social, physical and metaphysical worlds (p.5). Halloran (2004) theorizes that cultural maintenance is key to increasing the health and well-being of Aboriginal Australians whereby he suggests that culture provides collectively validated ways to think of and value oneself, further arguing that culture helps to suppress fundamental human existential anxieties about social isolation produced by our mortality awareness. Emile Durkheim (Marks, 1974) identifies anomie as being without law or norms, similarly, D.J Spencer (2000)
The desire for positive social relationships is one of the most fundamental and universal human needs. This need has a deep root in evolutionary history in relation to mating and natural selection and this can exert a powerful impact on contemporary human psychological processes (Baumeister & Leary 1995). Failure to satisfy these needs can bear devastating consequences on the psychological well being of an individual. These needs might not be satisfied as rejection, isolation, and ostracism occurs on a daily basis to people. Although being ignored and excluded is a pervasive circumstance present throughout history across species, and humans of all ages and cultures i.e the use of Ostracism (the feeling of isolation and exclusion) has been
According to Bower, many Americans believes in intercessory prayer, however the effect of it is based on the patient believe which has been proof by anthropological studies. The author explain by using some studies on prayer on healing believe in some societies in some countries. According to the author a study conducted in Cuna community in Panama and Malay village in Malaysia have a particular believe in prayer healing as a means of a song sing by Mun, or recite a story by Bomoh (Laderman,1983) in the form of prayer respectful, for a woman in labors in times of difficulty. These communities believe that this storytelling causes the intervention of God to make give birth. However, the author pointed it that Lederman, from his studies argue that this psychological healing known as “placebo effects.” Biologically, the cervical dilation because of the response to endorphins in brain that reduces pain and anxiety leading to proper helping in easy labor, due to the believe the women have in storytelling, but God healing. The author pointed out that most people in United States during the year 2000s, were interested in voodoo. They visited the grave of Marie Lavean (voodoo queen) for help. In Navajo religion in prayer, recitation called Blessingway is done, as they believe it make the power that inhale and protect Holy people come to their aid. The author further explain that studied by Davis Winston in 1980 a new religion in Soka Gakkai, known as Mahikari (true
Grand Canyon University. (2015). Theological anthropology and the phenomenology of disease and illness [Lecture note]. Retrieved from https://lc-ugrad1.gcu.edu/learningPlatform/user/users.html?operation=loggedIn#/learningPlatform/loudBooks/loudbooks.html?currentT
When understanding the many beliefs that cultures have, helps grasp an understanding the healing practices a family may have. In today’s society, “religious practices are usually rooted in culture” (Giger and Davidhizas, 2008). Typically each culture has a set of beliefs that they use to explain their health and manners that prevent or treat illnesses and diseases. When a family member is ill, a culture uses rituals to get rid of the disease.
In traditional societies, to begin with, there is a strong fellow-feeling; everybody is considered a friend and is expected to act this way, in case of personal or family
Next, the therapist can encourage Sara to identify her social network within her family unit, meanwhile, preserving Eastern philosophies and religions. Since it’s believed that, Sara has kept personal thoughts to herself; a Japanese belief that she is expected to experience and carry her guilt and grief stoically and without complaint (Thaler & Fujii, ). Largely because her cultural customs and values are strongly influence by interpersonal harmony, a coping response that heightens her risk for a mental disorder (). It could also be said that, Sara’s social and family support system is rather weak, due to cultural change or