A businessman commits suicide when he must file for bankruptcy. According to Durkheim, this is which type of suicide?
A)Altruistic
B)Egoistic
C)Intrinsic
D)Anomic

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Durkheim's theory of suicide identifies four types: altruistic, egoistic, intrinsic, and anomic. Anomic suicide occurs when an individual experiences a breakdown in social norms and feels disconnected from society, such as when faced with economic ruin that threatens their social status, resulting in an inability to make sense of their situation and triggering suicide. Therefore, a businessman committing suicide after filing for bankruptcy would be considered an example of anomic suicide.

A Businessman Commits Suicide When He Must File for Bankruptcy