According to Durkheim, when anomie-a sense of normlessness-increases, suicide rates also increase. Which of the following is an example of an acute social condition where anomic suicide rates might increase?

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Both the Great Depression and the Great Recession are examples of acute social conditions that can lead to increased feelings of anomie, as they disrupt social and economic structures, potentially leading to higher rates of anomic suicide.

According to Durkheim, When Anomie-A Sense of Normlessness-Increases, Suicide Rates