Which term is used in the sociological literature to describe a loss of direction felt in a society when social control of individual behavior has become ineffective?
A) anomie
B) neutralization
C) cultural transmission
D) disobedience

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Anomie is a term coined by French sociologist Émile Durkheim to describe a state of normless, directionless, or spontaneously created societies that suffer from a lack of social norms that provide guidance for human behaviour. When social control becomes weak or ineffective, individuals may feel disconnected from society and lack direction, leading to increased deviance and rebellion.

Which Term Is Used in the Sociological Literature to Describe