One theoretical explanation for crime comes from Durkheim's work on anomie, which
A) derives from the division of labor and burnout of low-wage workers.
B) occurs when society applies a "get tough" approach to crime and citizens are not sure how to behave.
C) occurs when the norms that regulate people's conventional behavior no longer apply or are ineffective, leaving people with fear and uncertainty.
D) is the passing of laws that the greater public does not support as being criminal behaviors.

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Durkheim's concept of anomie refers to a state of normlessness or weakened social regulation, which can lead to increased crime and deviance. This occurs when the norms that regulate people's conventional behavior no longer apply or are ineffective, leaving people with fear and uncertainty.

One Theoretical Explanation for Crime Comes from Durkheim's Work on Anomie