Emile Durkheim described a state of normlessness, often due to societal unrest, where the collective moral compass is lowered, leading to increased violence. He called this state ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ .