I am aware of "latah," which occurs in Malaysia and Indonesia. It involves
women who respond to surprise in a social context with vulgarities, etc.
See, Bartholemew, R. E. (1995). Culture-bound syndromes as fakery. Skeptical
Inquirer, 19(6), 36-41.
I would appreciate references to the disorders you mention.
don
Donald McBurney
University of Pittsburgh
Jean Edwards wrote:
> Hi all:
>
> Does anyone have any info regarding culture-bound mental disorders? I've
> found TKS, Koro, and Windigo but would like a few more examples. Any help
> would be appreciated.
>
> Thanks in advance,
>
> JL Edwards
> [EMAIL PROTECTED]
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Jeff Ricker <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Date: Thursday, December 07, 2000 7:57 AM
> Subject: Re: office hours
>
> >Dr. Joyce Johnson wrote:
> >
> >> 2) Arrange the office furniture so that the student's (visitor's) chair
> is
> >> on the same side of the desk as the teacher's (authority's) chair. Be
> aware
> >> that the desk is seen as a fortress or barrier. Place the desk in such a
> >> position that it does not separate you from the student. Try this. Stand
> in
> >> your doorway and try to look at your office arrangement objectively.
> Where
> >> could you place your desk, computer, phone, files, chairs, etc., so that
> >> these items are both convenient & efficient for your work habits AND
> >> communicate the silent message that visitors are welcome?
> >
> >Does this mean that I should get rid of my guard dog?
> >
> >Our lawyers have suggested that male (and even female) instructors place
> >barriers between the instructor and where students are to sit in the
> office.
> >They especially targeted the desk. The reason involves possible accusations
> of
> >sexual harassment. It's sad that we have to worry about such things. I
> think
> >that Joyce's suggestions, however, were very good. I may try some of them
> >
> >I suggested to Mike Kane that he install a wet bar and start a Happy Hour.
> >Students seem to be strongly motivated to go to places that have such
> things.
> >
> >I thank those who responded to my query of yesterday. The responses were
> very
> >helpful to me.
> >
> >Jeff
> >
> >
> >
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> >
> >"The truth is rare and never simple."
> > Oscar Wilde
> >"Science must begin with myths and with the criticism of myths"
> > Karl Popper
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> >
> >
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