Durkheim used the term __________ for the condition in which social control becomes ineffective as a result of the loss of shared values and a sense of purpose in society
a. social disorganization
b. social dysfunctionalism
c. cultural breakdown
d. anomie
d
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What will be an ideal response?
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What will be an ideal response?
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