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3.2 The African American Approach to Death and Dying

This article published by Duke University addresses the psycho-social dimensions of death and dying in relation to the African American Family. Read the article and respond to the following:

1
To give this discussion a historical perspective, Nancy Boyd-Franklin suggests four main areas where the experiences of African-Americans in the US are unique. Describe each area and explain what beliefs, customs or ritual are addressed.
2
Ronald K. Barrett gives some background on the African American Funeral. What are two of his thoughts?
3
How does the African American concept of family influence practices in death, dying, and bereavement?
4
Describe the informal sources of support available to many African Americans.
5
Explain how the church becomes a major caretaker for many African Americans.
6
Write several paragraphs describing the most interesting aspects of this study of African Americans.







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