Criminology Theories

noun a condition in which society provides little moral guidance to individuals

• The sociologist Durkheim used the term 'anomie' to describe a state of normlessness or lack of social cohesion.
• When people feel lost and disconnected from society, they may experience anomie.
• Anomie can make you feel like you're in a funk with no direction.
• In the fast-paced city life, it's easy to get caught up in the anomie of constantly striving for more.

noun the loss of self-awareness and individuality in a group setting, leading to decreased inhibitions and increased impulsivity

• Deindividuation is a psychological concept that refers to the loss of self-awareness and individuality in a group setting.
• When people are in a large crowd, deindividuation can sometimes lead to reckless behavior.
• In a mob mentality, deindividuation can make people act crazy and do things they wouldn't normally do.
• The anonymity of the internet can sometimes lead to deindividuation, where people feel emboldened to say things they wouldn't say in person.