Durkheim's concept of anomie refers to a:
A) State of normlessness
B) Social fact
C) Small, premodern society held together by kinship ties
D) Large, modern society with a specialized division of labor

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Durkheim's concept of anomie refers to a state of normlessness, in which there is a breakdown in social norms and values that guide behavior, often resulting in feelings of disorientation and insecurity. This state can arise in both small, premodern societies as well as large, modern ones with a specialized division of labor.

Durkheim's Concept of Anomie Refers to A