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Originally Posted by DMACK
As for western culture/materialism adding to a suicide culture.?..look at Japan very moralistic and family orientated culture, but with a huge suicide culture ..so the jury is stil out on that one...[but i agree the pressure of the modern western world, with the 'i want it now'........mentality......does create hugue problems for individuals who for no reason of their own cannot attain the heights of their peers or community...therefore left feeling an overwhelming sense of failure.......]
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I think the imposition of Western culture/materialism has served to deteriorate their moralistic and family orientated culture, just as it has ours.
This article points to academic and job stress as a big factor on suicides in Japan. We are often forced to give up our morals and quality time with family in order to keep up with the demands of daily life.
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/new...cle2852762.ece