Durkheim observed that rapid social change and a more specialized division of labor produce strain in society; these strains lead to a breakdown in traditional organization, values, and authority and to a dramatic increase in __________.

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Durkheim argued that rapid social change and an increase in specialization lead to a state of anomie, where individuals feel a sense of normlessness and lack of moral guidance. This can contribute to various social problems, such as increased crime rates and social disorganization.

Durkheim Observed That Rapid Social Change and a More Specialized