Durkheim's concept of anomie refers to a ______.
A) state of normlessness
B) social fact
C) small, premodern society held together by kinship ties
D) large, modern society with a specialized division of labor

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Durkheim's concept of anomie refers to a state of normlessness, where social norms are weakened or even absent. It occurs in times of social upheaval or rapid social change, where individuals feel disconnected and lack a sense of direction or purpose.

Durkheim's Concept of Anomie Refers to a ______