A note left at the scene of a suicide expressed the victim's concern that he felt little sense of moral guidance. He indicated that he was uncertain about what was right or wrong in today's world. Using Emile Durkheim's theory, sociologists might conclude that the suicide victim was feeling:

a. anomie. b. alienation

c. integration. d. isolation.


a

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A. board and care homes B. nursing homes C. single room occupancy hotels (SROs) D. assisted living facilities

Sociology