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How do an individual’s experiences in Bronfenbrenner’s macrosystem impact their views on or practices surrounding death?
In Bronfenbrenner’s ecological systems theory, macrosystems focuses on culture, society, government, and history and how these things impact development (Guy-Evans, 2021). Our attitudes toward death are influenced by our cultural norms, laws, values, and social institutions throughout our development. As shown in the article “Reminiscing to Teach Others and Prepare For Death is Associated With Meaning
in Life Through Generative Behavior in Elderlies From Four Cultures”, beliefs surrounding death and how
to deal with it differ amongst cultures and sub-cultures which can include religion, ethnicity, economic status, and community traditions. A meaningful existence fosters generative well-being and our macrosystems contribute to the growth of our well-being.
Choose two cultures to compare (not necessarily from the article) and describe their views on death. How do they differ? How are they similar?
In China, white is the color of mourning and funeral rituals vary according to age and status of the decreased. The official mourning period for a Buddhist may go on for 100 days. These rituals are elaborate and might even include hiring a professional wailer. Japan views death the opposite. It is seen as liberation and acceptance is more important than expressing grief. People bring condolence money to
the wakes in white envelopes tied with black and white ribbon. Bodies are cremated but the ashes are separated from the bones. The remains are sometimes divided between the temple, the family and even
the employer of the departed (Country Navigator, 2021). They biggest difference between these two cultures is how they view death. China mourns the decreased and could continue this process for up to 100 days compared to Japan looking at death as a celebration. They are similar because both countries provide a service where family and friends can gather and mourn or celebrate and accept the loss of a loved one. How does Bronfenbrenner’s ecological model apply to any of the following programmatic themes? You may want to review the Programmatic Themes document.
Microsystems, mesosystems, ecosystems, and macrosystems all play a role in shaping who we are, what we believe, and who we become. These formative relationships assist in creating and forming our ethical
standards. While I believe Bronfenbrenner’s ecological model can apply to all the programmatic themes,
I am choosing ethics for this discussion. Our beliefs and rituals are often built around our bioecological models. We get our traditions from our families and cultures, so it is natural to assume that our ethics develop in the same way. References Country Navigator (2021, February 2
nd
). Death and Dying: How Different Cultures View the End.
Retrieved from: https://www.countrynavigator.com/blog/death-and-dying-how-different-cultures-view-
the-end/
Guy-Evans, Olivia (2020, Nov. 09) Bronfenbrenner’s Ecological Systems Theory. [Simply Psychology] Retrieved from: https://www.simplypsychology.org/Bronfenbrenner.html
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