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Article Abstract:

The death of openly-gay student Michael Shepard from injuries he suffered when he was beaten up offers an opportunity to discuss reactions about sudden and violent deaths and the intense public mourning that follows these tragic events. These are also times to talk about disenfranchised grief and the role of advocacy efforts in dealing with loss. Social work educators can combine their profession and their knowledge about death, dying and grief in helping people cope with these unfortunate incidents.

Psychological aspects, Column, Biography, Grief, Gay students, Violent deaths, Shepard, Matthew

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An informative sociology of health and well-being: notes from the new editor

Article Abstract:

The editorial goals and the functions of the Journal of Health and Social Behavior are outlined. Among the functions of the publication are defining issues, setting standards and acting as a venue for data exchange for sociologists involved in the study of health and medical care. The focus of the forthcoming issues of the publication will be the aging population, the causes of unequal health and well-being, impoverished mothers and children and the obesity epidemic.

Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Periodicals, Journal of Health and Social Behavior (Periodical)

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The "adventures" of the sociology course in Greek secondary education

Article Abstract:

The article discusses the manner in which an inconsistent curriculum has downgraded the sociology course in Greek secondary education to one which offers little sociological teaching.

Greece, Usage, Evaluation, History, Curricula, Study and teaching, Knowledge, Sociology of, Sociology of knowledge, Education, Secondary, Secondary education, Educational sociology, Social studies textbooks

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