Rebecca has fallen in love with John; however, Rebecca is a member of a strict cult that governs she can marry only from within her group and John does not belong to her group. Feeling extremely controlled and saddened that she cannot be with John, she decides the only solution is to commit suicide. According to Durkheim, what kind of suicide is Rebecca committing?
A) altruistic suicide
B) egoistic suicide
C) anomic suicide
D) fatalistic suicide

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Rebecca's situation aligns with fatalistic suicide, which occurs under extreme regulation and oppressive circumstances where individuals feel trapped and see no way out.

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