Emile Durkheim labeled 'egoistic suicide' as resulting primarily from which social condition?
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Get StartedEmile Durkheim labeled 'egoistic suicide' as resulting primarily from which social condition?
Options:
- Excessive regulation and oppressive rules
- Low social integration and isolation of the individual
- Rapid social change that creates normlessness
- Conflict between personal and communal roles
Correct answer: Low social integration and isolation of the individual
Explanation: In his 1897 work Suicide, Durkheim argued egoistic suicide stems from low social integration—isolated individuals lacking strong social ties are at greater risk.
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