Emile Durkheim's Sociological Studies

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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?

  • 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?

  • 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?

<p>Work closely together to hunt for and gather food, repair shelters, and defend shared interests (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Durkheim identify as the factors that led to changing roles of individuals in social groups?

<p>Increased moral density resulting from changing social units (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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