Suicide rates are higher among Native Americans on isolated reservations than other demographic groups in the United States. How might Durkheim explain this?

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Durkheim would likely explain the higher suicide rates among Native Americans on isolated reservations as egoistic suicides, due to their lack of integration into the broader society. Durkheim's theory suggests that when individuals are not sufficiently integrated into social groups, they may feel isolated or meaningless, leading to egoistic suicide.

Suicide Rates Are Higher Among Native Americans on Isolated Reservations