João grew up in the countryside, but moved to the city to find work when he turned 18. He felt very lost because he was unsure of social norms that were followed in his new urban surroundings. According to Durkheim, what consequence might follow from this experience?
A)João might turn to crime.
B)João might go home.
C) João might call home.
D) João might experience macro consequences.

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Durkheim believed that when individuals are disconnected from their social norms and values, they are more likely to engage in deviant behaviors such as crime. This is known as anomie. João's experience of feeling lost and unsure of social norms in the city could lead to feelings of anomie and potentially lead him to turn to crime.

João Grew Up in the Countryside, but Moved to the City