Clara, a student of sociology, is studying the effects of industrialization in the nineteenth century. She notices that a lot of people from rural areas settled down in cities to take up industrial jobs in that era. This, however, led to a breakdown of societal rules and people became unsure of how to behave because of absent, conflicting, or confusing social norms. In this scenario, Clara is most likely studying the concept of _____.
A) sanctioning
B) anomie
C) alienation
D) obedience
E) strain

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The scenario described fits the concept of anomie, which refers to a state of normlessness where society fails to effectively regulate the expectations or behaviors of its members, often occurring during periods of rapid social change or upheaval, such as the industrialization period mentioned.

Clara, a Student of Sociology, Is Studying the Effects of Industrialization