After working for a company for 25 years, Anna loses her job on account of company cutbacks.She has had difficulty finding a job largely because of her age.She is deeply depressed.According to Émile Durkheim, Anna is most likely at risk of committing ________ suicide.

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According to Durkheim, anomic suicide occurs as a result of a breakdown of social norms and values. Losing her job after working for the company for 25 years would qualify as an example of a breakdown because Anna may have felt a loss of purpose and meaning in her life. This, compounded with her difficulty finding employment because of her age, could lead to a sense of hopelessness and depression, putting her at risk for anomic suicide.

After Working for a Company for 25 Years, Anna Loses