Explain Durkheim’s concept of anomie and how it relates to societal changes. Give an example of a time of anomie in the United States and how society was affected.
What will be an ideal response?
Anomie means normlessness or chaos that takes place when a society changes very rapidly; with rapid change, the ability of society to serve as a regulatory mechanism breaks down and the selfish, greedy tendencies of individuals are uncontrolled, causing anomie. Examples include after the American and French Revolutions, Industrial Revolution, Great Depression.
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Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
What is incorporation and why is it important? Give examples of cases where it was used
What will be an ideal response?
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)