Damion moved with his family to a new urban neighborhood. In his old neighborhood in the countryside, he used to greet people on
the road while walking, whereas in his new neighborhood, this behavior is considered inappropriate. Damion is confused by this difference in social norms and is unsure of how to react. In this case, Damion is most likely to have experienced _____.A) sanctioningB) anomieC) devianceD) obedienceE) strain
Answer:Damion is most likely to have experienced B)ANOMIE
Explanation:
Anomie refers to when the values or norms that were previously shared by a person in a society disappears. These disappearance of values or norms occurs due to certain structural changes socially , economically and politically. The older values have disappeared but the new one hasn't taken place which may create a feeling of being disconnected.
This may make an individual feel disconnected since they can not share the similar values and norms that they shared previously and that they regraded crucial.
Damion was likely connected in his previous school where he knew everyone and they shared similar norms amongst each other but now he is in the new society due to the social change caused by his parents moving to another place. He no longer share similar norms because this new society has their own norms that he isn't familiar with so now there is a change im norms which is likely to make him feel disconnected.
