Fatalistic Suicide

Definition of Fatalistic Suicide

The Canada social science dictionary [1] provides the following meaning of Fatalistic Suicide: A type of suicide, identified by Emile Durkheim (1858-1917), occurring in social conditions where the individual experiences pervasive oppression. For example the condition of slavery may make an individual may feel the only way to find escape is suicide.

Fatalistic Suicide: Resources

Notes and References

• Drislane, R., & Parkinson, G. (2016). (Concept of) Fatalistic Suicide. Online dictionary of the social sciences. Open University of Canada