SOCW/SOCI 4320C
Unit 2 Homework
Do the following activities and answer the following questions. In every homework assignment you
will be expected to use complete sentences, accurate spelling and proper grammar. Points will be
deducted for not adhering to these basic requirements.
1. First, answer these questions regarding your own experiences with grief. Then, answer the questions
on 20 of your Walsh text relating to your own losses. You may have already covered some of these in
Unit 1, so just revisit them if necessary. You do not need to report your individual answers to the
questions. Use these answers to write a paragraph that summarizes your response to death or loss, and
a paragraph that outlines your family’s “grief culture.” (5 points) Questions: What were some of your
family’s rituals surrounding loss? What messages did you receive directly or indirectly about the
