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According to Emile Durkheim, when or why does an egoistic suicide occur?
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According to Emile Durkheim, when or why does an egoistic suicide occur?

A.

It occurs when a man becomes socially isolated or feels that he has no place in society and thus destroys himself.

B.

It occurs due to overregulation in society, when a servant or slave commits suicide or when a barren woman commits suicide.

C.

It occurs due to a break in social equilibrium, such as after bankruptcy or after winning a lottery, or in a situation that has cropped up suddenly.

D.

It occurs when individuals and the group are too close and intimate and results from over-integration of the individual into social proof.

Correct option is A

Egoistic suicide arises from a lack of social integration, where the individual feels disconnected and isolated from the social group, leading to self-destruction.
Explanation of options: (a) ✔ Egoistic suicide is rooted in social isolation, as per Durkheim. (b) ✘ This describes fatalistic suicide. (c) ✘ Anomic suicide happens due to sudden change or imbalance. (d) ✘ Altruistic suicide is due to over-integration into a social group.

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