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Inquiry: Resignation syndrome

The following activity asks you to go a bit deeper in your understanding of Kirmayer"s theory of explanatory styles. First, we will look at the case of Resignation Syndrome in Sweden among children of asylum seekers. Then, we will look in more detail at explanatory models and how Kirmayer explains what is happening.Finally, it will be your turn to apply your knowledge to explain the case of the girls of Le Roy, New York.

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