According to Durkheim, anomie results from the discrepancy between the culturally approved goals of society and the legitimate means to reach those goals.

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Durkheim's concept of anomie refers to a state of normlessness or a breakdown of social norms, not specifically the discrepancy between goals and means, which is more aligned with Merton's strain theory.

According to Durkheim, Anomie Results from the Discrepancy Between the Culturally