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. How would Durkheim label João's experience of uncertainty?
A)Manifest
B)neo-urban
C) Dysfunctional
D) Anomie

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Durkheim would label João's experience of uncertainty as anomie, which refers to a sense of normlessness or a lack of social cohesion that can result from rapid social change or disruption to traditional social norms.

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