Friday, October 2, 2009

George Kamaruddin's Study of Suicide

George found that individuals who devoted most of their time in reading the sociology textbook by Haralambos and Holborn had more tendency to commit suicide. He rejected the claim of Emile Durkheim that lack of integration is the cause of suicide. Instead, he believed that the stress incurred from reading the text was a greater factor in contributing to students committing suicide. It also contributed to the deteriorating eyesights of students and the increased rate of insanity amongst college students.

Critiques of Kamaruddinism
Muhammad Azim rejected the claim that the intense pressure developed from reading the text was the sole reason for suicide amongst sociolosgy students.Instead, he believed that the constant complaints by a certain 'sociologist' named Ophelia had greater effect in one committing suicide. Also, the uncertainty of Ophelia's sexual orientation too was a worry for both male and female students. This is due to the fact that Ophelia had several other identities.Namely, Ophelia, Pinky fried onion and Yaw Ern Nian.This multiple identities have led to confusion amongst his peers and led them to believe that Ophelia is screwed in the head.
~Posted by Ophelia~
~Idea given by Object Besar~

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