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Masculinity and Suicide in Bangladesh
Anisur Rahman Khan1, Kopano Ratele2, Rebecca Helman2
1Department of Sociology, East West University, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
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|October 20, 2020
Summary
Masculinities and suicide in Bangladesh are linked. Men
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Sociology
- Men's Health
Background:
- Suicide is a significant public health issue in Bangladesh, yet it remains under-researched.
- Understanding the factors contributing to male suicide is crucial for developing effective prevention strategies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the association between masculinities and suicide among men in rural Bangladesh.
- To identify socio-cultural factors influencing male suicide.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative study involving interviews with 20 family members and friends of men who died by suicide.
- Data collected from 12 rural areas in the Jhenaidah district, Bangladesh.
Main Results:
- Male suicide was attributed to the inability to meet hegemonic masculine expectations, such as financial provision and spousal sexual needs.
- Loss of self-respect and societal respect were significant factors linked to suicide.
- Other cited reasons included self-sacrifice, mental illness, and physical illness.
Conclusions:
- Addressing socio-cultural and religious issues impacting men is vital for suicide prevention.
- Challenging restrictive gender roles and masculinity ideals is necessary to mitigate suicide rates.
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