Suicide and Social Justice unites diverse scholarly and social justice perspectives on the international problem of suicide and suicidal behaviour. With a focus on social justice, the book seeks to understand the complex interactions between individual and group experiences with suicidality and various social pathologies, including inequality, intergenerational poverty, racism, sexism, and homophobia.
Key Features
- Investigates the underlying connections linking rising suicide rates to wider social conditions.
- Equips researchers and practitioners with essential knowledge for rethinking suicide and prevention strategies.
- Explores disproportionate concentrations of suicide within specific populations.
Additional Information
Chapters delve into the often overlooked connections between suicidality and social issues. This edited volume brings together various perspectives to address the complex nature of suicide and suicidal behaviour.
