A Person Who Experiences Major Changes in Their Relationship to Society

question 96

Multiple Choice

A person who experiences major changes in their relationship to society may experience severe social role disorientation. According to Durkheim's theory of suicide, this person may be at risk of committing _____.

• A) anomic suicide
• B) egotistic suicide
• C) altruistic suicide
• D) undifferentiated suicide

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Definitions:

Charleston

A historic city in the state of South Carolina, known for its significant role in early American history, including the slave trade.

Lowcountry

A geographic and cultural region along the coast of South Carolina, Georgia, and northeast Florida, known for its unique history and cultural heritage.

Mulattoes

Historically a term used to describe individuals born of one white parent and one black parent, but now considered outdated and offensive.

Lower South

Geographical region of the United States, often referencing the states most dependent on slave labor and that seceded first during the Civil War.