In Canada today, church attendance is down and unemployment rates are up. Considering Durkheim's theory of the relationship between suicide and social solidarity, which of the following statements best predicts Canadian suicide rates under the current conditions?

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According to Durkheim, suicide is higher when social solidarity is weaker. Since church attendance is down, it suggests less participation in traditional community activities that can foster social solidarity. Additionally, higher unemployment rates may contribute to individuals feeling disconnected from their communities and experiencing weaker social bonds, further reducing social solidarity. As a result, the prediction is that suicide rates in Canada will be higher due to weaker social solidarity.

In Canada Today, Church Attendance Is Down and Unemployment Rates