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What are the main causes for change to social groups, according to Durkheim?
What are the main causes for change to social groups, according to Durkheim?
- Religious beliefs and cultural traditions
- Changing population density and technology (correct)
- Economic factors and political instability
- Geographical location and language differences
What did Durkheim refer to as moral density?
What did Durkheim refer to as moral density?
- The level of spiritual development within a community
- The ethical principles governing a society
- The way in which people interact with each other and how often they do this (correct)
- The distribution of wealth and resources among individuals
What term did Durkheim use to describe the nature of the relationship between individuals in closely knit groups like ancient nomadic communities?
What term did Durkheim use to describe the nature of the relationship between individuals in closely knit groups like ancient nomadic communities?
- Mechanical solidarity (correct)
- Social cohesion
- Organic solidarity
- Collective consciousness
What do individuals in small groups, such as ancient nomadic communities, do to ensure basic needs are met?
What do individuals in small groups, such as ancient nomadic communities, do to ensure basic needs are met?
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What did Durkheim identify as the factors that led to changing roles of individuals in social groups?
What did Durkheim identify as the factors that led to changing roles of individuals in social groups?
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