French sociologist Emile Durkheim referred to __________ as a condition in which social control becomes ineffective as a result of the loss of shared values and a sense of purpose in society.

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Emile Durkheim used the term "anomie" to describe a condition in which individuals lack a sense of purpose, and shared values and norms have broken down, which results in ineffective social control. This can lead to a state of chaos and confusion in society.

French Sociologist Emile Durkheim Referred to __________ as a Condition