Most of the female suicides in China are of the type Durkheim identified as:

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Durkheim identified four types of suicide: anomic, egoistic, fatalistic and altruistic. Anomic suicide occurs in a society where there is a sudden disruption of the social order, leading to a sense of normlessness, confusion and despair among individuals. Egoistic suicide occurs in a society where individuals feel disconnected from the larger social group and lack a sense of belonging. Altruistic suicide occurs when individuals are so integrated into a group that they are willing to sacrifice their own lives for the sake of the group. Fatalistic suicide occurs in a society where individuals feel trapped or oppressed and see no way out of their situation. Given the context of the question, the most appropriate answer is C, fatalistic, as it describes the scenario of many female suicides in China due to cultural and societal pressures.

Most of the Female Suicides in China Are of the Type