Which term is used in the sociological literature to describe a loss of direction felt in a society when social control of individual behavior has become ineffective due to social institutions not working together?

Anomie

Explanation:

Anomie is a tee used in sociology, can be regarded as an adaptation or social response resulting from breakdown of values from individual or groups.For instance in a society where employees are not well paid or been paid below standard it can result in situation whereby people start using criminal ways to survive. It should be noted that Anomie is term used in the sociological literature to describe a loss of direction felt in a society when social control of individual behavior has become ineffective due to social institutions not working together.

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