Emile Durkheim's theory of suicide is an example of what sociologists now call:

A) functionalism
B) conflict theory
C) symbolic interactionism
D) feminism
E) dramaturgical sociology

Emile Durkheim

A French sociologist, one of the founding figures of sociology, known for his contributions to the study of social order, collective consciousness, and the role of society in shaping individual behavior.

Functionalism

A theoretical framework in sociology that emphasizes the interconnectedness of society's various institutions and their roles in maintaining social stability and functionality.

Sociologists

Experts in the social sciences who study the structure, development, and functioning of human society, and the dynamics of social relationships and behaviors.