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What is considered a key contribution of Durkheim's work in sociology?
What is considered a key contribution of Durkheim's work in sociology?
- Creation of mathematic models for social systems
- Formulation of theoretical frameworks for economic policy
- Introduction of empirical data to understand social phenomena (correct)
- Development of statistical methods for data analysis
What is the main focus of Durkheim's book 'Suicide'?
What is the main focus of Durkheim's book 'Suicide'?
- The relationship between law and social cohesion
- The classification of suicide types based on causal social factors (correct)
- The impact of social change on individual behavior
- The role of education in shaping moral values
What is the significance of Durkheim's concept of 'anomie' in sociological theory?
What is the significance of Durkheim's concept of 'anomie' in sociological theory?
- It is a measure of social integration and cohesion
- It is a type of social institution promoting moral values
- It refers to a breakdown of social norms and values (correct)
- It represents the collective conscience of a society
What is a key aspect of Durkheim's academic legacy?
What is a key aspect of Durkheim's academic legacy?
What is the relevance of Durkheim's work in modern sociology and social practice?
What is the relevance of Durkheim's work in modern sociology and social practice?
Durkheim's work in 'Suicide' only focused on individual actions.
Durkheim's work in 'Suicide' only focused on individual actions.
Durkheim introduced the empirical data method to sociological research through his study of suicide rates only.
Durkheim introduced the empirical data method to sociological research through his study of suicide rates only.
Durkheim classified suicide based on biological factors like egoistic, altruistic, and anomic.
Durkheim classified suicide based on biological factors like egoistic, altruistic, and anomic.
Durkheim's works beyond 'Suicide' include 'The Division of Labour in Society' and 'The Elementary Forms of Educational Life'.
Durkheim's works beyond 'Suicide' include 'The Division of Labour in Society' and 'The Elementary Forms of Educational Life'.
Durkheim's academic legacy mainly focused on his conceptualizations of individual conscience and morality.
Durkheim's academic legacy mainly focused on his conceptualizations of individual conscience and morality.
Durkheim's influence is acknowledged only within the academic community and not in addressing contemporary societal issues.
Durkheim's influence is acknowledged only within the academic community and not in addressing contemporary societal issues.
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