Which of the following was supported by Durkheim,s study of suicide ?
Correct answer: B. Individuals who were enmeshed in meaningful social bonds were less inclined to commit suicideSocial Sciences
- A. Catholics had higher rates of suicide than protestants
- B. Individuals who were enmeshed in meaningful social bonds were less inclined to commit suicideSocial Sciences
- C. Rates of suicide were lower in times of economic stability
- D. Rates of suicide were higher in times of war than in times of peace
Explanation
Durkheim linked suicide to the strength of social integration, arguing that meaningful social bonds reduce an individual's likelihood of suicide. His findings did not show that Catholics had higher rates or that war generally increased suicide.
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