Why are some racial groups more prone to suicide?

[NYchi]

Originally Posted by marmac

Since a much higher percent of black males are in prison , maybe the prison guards should get the credit for the lower suicide rates for black males.

In prison for petty crimes unfortunately...what's the excuse for the lower suicide rate among black females, hispanic females, hispanic males?

[nichirenx]

Originally Posted by ABQConvict

Shame culture:

Paul Hiebert characterizes the shame society as follows:

Shame is a reaction to other people's criticism, an acute personal chagrin at our failure to live up to our obligations and the expectations others have of us. In true shame oriented cultures, every person has a place and a duty in the society. One maintains self-respect, not by choosing what is good rather than what is evil, but by choosing what is expected of one.

As you can see, shame-culture has nothing to do with race whatsoever. It is a cultural philosophy that is present in America, especially traditional communities including that to which many white males belong.

Shame society - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Right on the money with that one.
If one does not fit within a certain box, not only is one ostracized, they can lose any other benefits which may come with living up to certain standards.

Freedom is in the eye of the beholder.