Émile Durkheim attributed the rise in crime and other modern problems to

A) the high consumption of alcohol.
B) the use of drugs.
C) increased poverty.
D) the women's movement.
E) urbanization and the decrease of religious practices.

Durkheim believed that modern society's individualistic values and decreased emphasis on traditional religion led to a breakdown in social solidarity, leading to an increase in deviant behavior such as crime. Urbanization played a role in this shift away from traditional values and practices, as people were more anonymous and disconnected from their communities in urban areas.