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| Topic | Japanese perspective of Logan Paul: They don't seem to care that much. |
| DrPrimemaster 01/09/18 4:10:54 PM #12: | Japanese society considers suicide to be problematic as is common in most cultures of the world, and the government has invested substantial amounts of resources to control the suicide rate. However, there is substantial "cultural sanction" for suicide, which has been "elevated to the level of an esthetic experience" through cultural and social experiences common to many Japanese.[29] The general attitude toward suicide has been termed "tolerant", and in many occasions suicide is seen as a morally responsible action.[11] This cultural tolerance may stem from the historical function of suicide in the military. In feudal Japan, honorable suicide (seppuku) among Samurai (Japanese warrior) was considered a justified response to failure or inevitable defeat in battle. Traditionally, seppuku involved the slashing open of one's stomach with a sword. The purpose of this was to release the Samurai's spirit upon the enemy and thus avoid dishonorable execution at the hand of an enemy. Today, honor suicides are also referred to as hara-kiri.[30] Cultural tolerance of suicide in Japan may also be explained by the concept of amae, or the need to be dependent on and accepted by others. For the Japanese, acceptance and conformity are valued above one's individuality.[31] As a result of this perspective, one's worth is associated with how one is perceived by others.[32] Ultimately, this can lead to fragile self-concept and an increased likelihood of considering dying by suicide when one feels alienated.[31] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Suicide_in_Japan#Cultural_attitude_toward_suicide --- Metroids Suck ... Copied to Clipboard! |
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