A person commits suicide in response to the social environment failing to provide stable structures to support and give meaning to life. According to Durkheim, this represents an:

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Anomic suicide occurs when an individual experiences a disconnection from society due to a breakdown in social norms and values, often following a significant societal disruption. Durkheim identified this type of suicide as resulting from a lack of regulation, where societal structures fail to provide stability and meaning.

A Person Commits Suicide in Response to the Social Environment