EMILE DURKHEIM
Suicide

Sociological Theory
Department of Sociology and Anthropology
UMD

Points of interest concerning suicide:

Predominantly Catholic countries have lower suicide rates: Jewish rates are even lower (religion)
Unmarried individuals generally show higher rates; marriage reduces tendency to suicide (also children) (Marital Status)
Inverse relation between suicide and size of conjugal unit (Family size)
Liberal professions have higher suicide rates; higher in industry and commerce than agricultural (Occupation and Education Levels)
Lower income levels have lower rates; (Income)
Urban areas have higher rates than rural (Community)
Suicide rates decline during times of national political crisis and war (Integration)

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EMILE DURKHEIM Suicide

EMILE DURKHEIM
Suicide