Which of the following sociologists applied Durkheim's theory of anomie to explain crime rates among African Americans after the abolition of slavery in the United States?
A) W. E. B. Du Bois
B) Jane Addams
C) Robert Park
D) Charles H. Cooley

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W. E. B. Du Bois, an African American sociologist, applied Durkheim's theory of anomie to explain the high crime rates among African Americans after the abolition of slavery in the United States. He argued that the disruption of social norms and lack of access to resources resulted in feelings of hopelessness and frustration, leading to criminal behavior.

Which of the Following Sociologists Applied Durkheim's Theory of Anomie