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⭐ 1. DURKHEIM’S ANOMIE THEORY – FULL DETAILED ANALYSIS A. Background of Durkheim’s Theory Émile Durkheim (1858–1917) is known as the father of sociology . He believed that society is held together by shared norms, values, morality, and law . When these values weaken → social disorder → Anomie . Durkheim’s concept of Anomie was introduced mainly in his two works: The Division of Labour in Society (1893) Suicide (1897) B. Meaning of Anomie (According to Durkheim) “Anomie” = Normlessness . It means: Social norms become unclear Rules fail to regulate behaviour People don’t know what is expected from them Moral boundaries collapse Society loses control over individual desires Durkheim said humans naturally have unlimited desires . Only society (through norms) can control these desires. If norms break → desires become unlimited → crime increases. C. Causes of Anomie (Durkheim’s View) 1. Rapid Social Change Sudden changes disturb social order: Industrial revolut...