Sally’s society is rapidly changing. People are no longer sure what rules apply to them, what they should do, or how they should behave. Émile Durkheim would consider this an example of which of these?
A. anomie
B. dynamic density
C. collective conscience
D. altruism
A. anomie
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Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
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(a) assist the divorcing couple in negotiating a mutually agreeable settlement. (b) give the presiding judge wide powers to impose a settlement on the divorcing couple. (c) increase the revenue for the divorce courts. (d) cover up the misdeeds of the offending party, while providing full compensation for the individual wronged.
Rehabilitation, one of the approaches to controlling deviance, maintains that appropriate treatment can change offenders into productive, law-abiding citizens.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)