Sociology of Emotions

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Sociology of Emotions

 (1) Psychiatrists, psychologists and other helping professionals oEen view grief as an emo8on located within a given individual. Many sociologists, on the other hand, are interested in the ‘social shaping’ of grief and in how individuals engage with cultural norms and customs associated with grieving. Using Lofland’s ‘The social shaping of emoDon: the case of grief’ as a starDng point, examine the ways in which our experiences of grief and our pracDces of mourning are socially shaped. Use several examples to help ground your discussion of this topic. Examples may be drawn from your own observa8ons and experiences, fic8on, autobiography/biography, movies and academic literature.