Theory History
-The Industrial Revolution created rapid social change, such as urbanization. This rapid change broke from the social norms of the past and caused many common values and purpose to be lost. Durkheim called this loss------ ?

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Anomie is a breakdown in societal norms and the change or loss of common values and purpose due to rapid societal changes such as occurred during the Industrial Revolution. Durkheim believed such a phase could cause drastic events, including an increase in the suicide rate.

Theory History -The Industrial Revolution Created Rapid Social Change, Such as Urbanization