Closure (sociology)

Closure in sociology is like saying goodbye to a person, idea, or relationship that has ended. It means coming to terms with the fact that something is finished and finding a way to move forward.

Think of it like cleaning up your toys and putting them back in their box when you're done playing. Closure helps people to let go of their emotional attachment to something that has ended, and it helps them to start thinking about what comes next.

For example, if your friend moves away and you won't see them anymore, closure might mean saying a final goodbye and accepting that your friendship is coming to an end. Then you can start thinking about making new friends or keeping in touch with your old friend in a different way.

Closure can be difficult for people because it often involves feeling sad or upset about something that is over. But it's an important part of growing up and learning how to move on from things that no longer serve us. It's like closing a chapter of a book so that you can start a new one.