Asked by xhejms shahinaj on Jun 24, 2024
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Merton's theory was inspired by the sociologist _______,the first to use the term "anomie" as a sociological concept.
A) Karl Marx
B) Robert Merton
C) Emile Durkheim
D) Sigmund Freud
Anomie
A state or condition of society characterized by a breakdown or absence of social norms and values, often leading to social instability.
Emile Durkheim
A French sociologist, one of the founding figures of sociology, known for his studies on social cohesion, religion, and theories on the social causes of suicide.
- Uncover the various theoretical perspectives explaining the causation and chronic nature of deviance and crime.
- Comprehend the concept of anomie and its implications in sociology, especially in Merton's Anomie-Strain Theory.
Verified Answer
BC
Brittney ChegwiddenJun 26, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Emile Durkheim was the first sociologist to use the term "anomie" as a sociological concept in his work "Suicide" published in 1897. Robert Merton drew inspiration from Durkheim's concept of anomie and developed his own theory of strain and anomie in the 20th century.
Learning Objectives
- Uncover the various theoretical perspectives explaining the causation and chronic nature of deviance and crime.
- Comprehend the concept of anomie and its implications in sociology, especially in Merton's Anomie-Strain Theory.
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