Question

When the controlling influences of society are no longer effective, sociologist use the concept of __________________ to describe the social conditions. A. social control B. altruism C. anomie D. All of the above are correct concepts.

Answer 1

Answer:

C. anomie

Explanation:

Emile Durkheim used the word Anomie to indicate the societal condition that is formed as the result of the breakdown of the social regulations. Anomie is the term that is used for the social conditions and not individual condition or state of mind. This unstable condition occurs when the societal norms and values are not met as per the requirement. There occurs a sense of instability in the society. Anomic sui-cide is one of the distinct type of sui-cide that occurs out of such instability in the society.