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Emile Durkheim Made the Surprising Statement That Crime Is Actually

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Emile Durkheim made the surprising statement that crime is actually useful and perhaps even necessary for all social organization.Write an essay in which you explain Durkheim's approach and point to a number of specific ways in which crime (or, more broadly, deviance) is functional for society as a whole.


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Generalized Anxiety Disorder

A mental health disorder characterized by persistent and excessive worry about a variety of different topics.

Agoraphobia

A condition where individuals experience extreme fear of places or situations where escape might be difficult or help might not be available, often leading to avoidance of open or enclosed spaces.

Avoid Being Outside

The preference or tendency to stay indoors, sometimes associated with anxiety disorders such as agoraphobia.

Obsession

Persistent, intrusive thoughts or impulses that cause distress or anxiety, often recognized as unreasonable but difficult to control.

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