SOC227 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Tag Question, Subculture, Indo
5 Dec 2014
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Anomie theory (greek - a nomos - without norms ) Durkheim: term anomie used in 2 different ways: division of labour in society anomic society - one in which norms have broken down or become inoperative during times of rapid social change. Mechanical to organic solidarity - society assumes an anomic form. Mechanical solidarity: characteristic of preindustrial society held together by traditions, shared values, unquestioned beliefs. Uniformity in mechanical society: collective conscience punishment of criminals - plays role in maintenance of social solidarity. Yet -society without a crime is impossible (constraints of the collective conscience too rigid) Organic solidarity e. g. , postindustrial society - division of labour; connected by interdependent needs for each others" services/production. Theory of crime set in the context of an overall theory of modernization. Anomie: pathological mental state of individual who is insuf ciently regulated by society: concerned with social circumstances where suicide is highly prevalent.
