Emile Durkheim argued that in times of great social change, norms that constrain deviant behavior fail. He used the term ______ to describe this.
A) conflict theory
B) anarchy
C) chaos
D) anomie

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Durkheim used the term "anomie" to describe a state of normlessness where society fails to effectively regulate the expectations or behaviors of its members, often occurring during periods of significant social change or stress.

Emile Durkheim Argued That in Times of Great Social Change