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According to Durkheim stronger social ties and religious affiliation______________?

Correct answer: B. Decrease them

  • A. Increase the suicide rates
  • B. Decrease them
  • C. Have no effect upon them
  • D. None of these

Explanation

Durkheim linked suicide risk to the level of social integration: strong relationships and religious affiliation provide belonging, support, and regulation, thereby reducing suicide rates. This is why he described egoistic suicide as arising from weak social integration.

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