Sociology is the study of the structure of groups, organizations and societies, and the way in which individuals interact within these environments. At one time, sociology was not a respectable or well-known field of study until Emile Durkheim, a university professor, integrated sociology into the French university curriculum. Durkheim is considered one of the founders of sociology. He introduced sociology as a branch of knowledge distinct from other sciences by stating that sociologists must examine the specific characteristics of group life. In this article, I intend to provide an overview of who Émile Durkheim was and his contributions to the field of sociology. Émile Durkheim was born on April 13, 1958 in Épinal, in the east of the region, in the Vosges. He was born into a Jewish family of very modest means, and it was thought that he would become a rabbi, like his father. By his late teens, Durkheim was convinced that struggle and even sadness are more favorable to the spiritual development of a human being than happiness or bliss. He became a very disciplined young man. He attended the Collège d'Epinal and received several honors and distinctions. After that, he transferred to a French high school, the Lycée Louis-le-Grand in Paris. On his way there, he prepared for the exam that would later open the doors to the influential Ecole Normale Supérieure, a traditional postgraduate training establishment for the crème de la crème of Paris (Wolff, 1960). Durkheim enrolled at the Ecole Normale Supérieure in 1879. He discovered independence, financial security, and the inspiring company of exceptional and enthusiastic young scholars. He loved talking about ideas and his authenticity earned him admiration, but middle of paper... there was a high percentage of anomic suicides among those who are wealthy in addition to divorced people. A sudden change in the routine of life or the collapse of a marriage throws life out of balance and places traditions in instability. Similar to economic anomie, domestic anomie caused by the death of a spouse is also the effect of damage that disrupts life stability. Fatalistic suicide is the complete opposite of altruistic suicide. Fatalistic suicide occurs when there is excessive regulation. Durkheim takes into account the likelihood that “people whose futures are mercilessly blocked and their passions violently suppressed by oppressive discipline” will see no way out. The person sees no potential way to improve their life, and when in a state of depression, they may have a fatalistic propensity for suicide..