Gender and death: to speak of death is to speak of life

Abstract

To write about death is to understand that it is necessary to give it a current meaning. This meaning must be related to changes occurring in the complex environment surrounding death. Thus, when someone is close to a sick person o to death, both during and after mourning, and he or she may have the opportunity to speak about all of the feelings that are arising within, including anguish and fears. This may ensure a greater possibility of mitigating suffering, by enduring a better grievance period.

Keywords

• death
• life
• gender