Suicide rates in some Aboriginal communities are among the highest rates in Canada. While suicide is often characterized as an individual's response to pain, emotional, psychological, and/or other mental health concerns, what term might Durkheim use to describe what appears to be a specific issue within an entire community of people?
A)dysfunctional
B)cultural fatigue
C) anomie
D) shared post-traumatic stress

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Durkheim would use the term anomie to describe the phenomenon of high suicide rates in certain Aboriginal communities. Anomie refers to a state of normlessness or a breakdown of social norms and values, which can lead individuals to feel disconnected from their community and sense of purpose. In the case of these communities, the historical and ongoing trauma of colonization, forced assimilation, and other forms of systemic oppression have contributed to a deep sense of alienation and disconnection, which can increase the risk of suicide.

Suicide Rates in Some Aboriginal Communities Are Among the Highest