Suicide in Greenland and Denmark - 2694 Words

Suicide in Greenland and Denmark: a Cross-cultural Comparison Introduction The topic of suicide of interest because socially it is not quite understood yet and mostly, the attitudes towards the act are generally negative or perceived as taboo. The focus on Greenland was chosen because of the folklore story called â€Å"Qivittoq† that illustrates a different attitude towards suicide than one is used to. Therefore, it would be interesting to explore whether this folklore story explains suicide in Greenland and how it compares to a country with a historical link to Greenland: Denmark. The countries in focus will be Greenland and Denmark, mainly because of their link through colonisation in the 1700s, but also Greenland is still part of the Kingdom of Denmark today, thus there are still ties connected the two cultures. Therefore, there should be a basis of similarities, as well as some differences between the two. Which leads to the question: How do attitudes towards suicide differ between habitants of Greenland compared to Denmark? The paper will delve into some of the differences between the two countries and then outline some causes for the high suicide rate in Greenland, namely; social and cultural change, alcohol consumption, seasonal variation and â€Å"Qivittoq†. Background Information Although Greenland is the largest island in the world, it is mostly covered in permanent ice and snow. What is left of this large island is a narrow strip of land by the coasts, where peopleShow MoreRelatedMarketing Strategy of Carlsberg4661 Words   |  19 Pagesis demanded in order to be successfully managed. When Carlsberg set prices, it took into consideration the income per capital and the standards of living of each market. By instance, Carlsberg Pilsner and Tuborg in Romania are much cheaper than in Denmark, the reason being that the purchase power in each country differs. Another factor that seems to be adapted is the way Carlsberg and Tuborg’s marketing communication is created in each country, more exactly, the advertising. It is only rational theyRead MoreApproved EPR Bullets9088 Words   |  37 Pageslives - Deployed/Joint Base Balad (JBB); ECP ops supporting OIF--secured $20B warfighting assets/28K personnel - Executed 50 Close-in Security Patrols; deterred counter surveillance/probing attempts--seized enemy initiative - First on scene to suicide attempt; quickly assessed individual/prevented further harm--vital AF life saved - Z-Backscatter Van operator; conducted 1K+ vehicle/personel screenings--mitigated contraband/VBIED threat - Deplyd to Thumrait AB, Oman; shieldd strategic jt transport