Questions: QUESTION 14
Which of these is the definition of anomie?
a. Social revolution
b. An area of disorder
c. A paradigm shift
d. A state of normlessness
Transcript text: QUESTION 14
Which of these is the definition of anomie?
a. Social revolution
b. An area of disorder
c. A paradigm shift
d. A state of normlessness
Solution
Answer
The answer is d. A state of normlessness
Explanation
Option a: Social revolution
A social revolution refers to a fundamental and rapid change in the social structure and cultural values of a society. It is not related to the concept of anomie.
Option b: An area of disorder
While anomie can lead to disorder, it specifically refers to a state of normlessness rather than just any area of disorder.
Option c: A paradigm shift
A paradigm shift is a fundamental change in the basic concepts and experimental practices of a scientific discipline. It is unrelated to the concept of anomie.
Option d: A state of normlessness
Anomie is a term introduced by sociologist Émile Durkheim, which describes a condition in which society provides little moral guidance to individuals. It is a state of normlessness where the norms and values that guide behavior are weak or absent.