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What did Durkheim see as the basis of social order in traditional societies?
What did Durkheim see as the basis of social order in traditional societies?
Which concept did Durkheim use to describe shared understandings, norms, values, and beliefs in society?
Which concept did Durkheim use to describe shared understandings, norms, values, and beliefs in society?
According to Durkheim, what weakens as societies develop?
According to Durkheim, what weakens as societies develop?
What did Talcott Parsons believe is necessary for social order?
What did Talcott Parsons believe is necessary for social order?
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Why did Talcott Parsons argue that conflicts subside in society?
Why did Talcott Parsons argue that conflicts subside in society?
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What concept did Talcott Parsons emphasize as the foundation of social order?
What concept did Talcott Parsons emphasize as the foundation of social order?
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Which term did Durkheim use to describe the shared understandings, norms, values, and beliefs in society?
Which term did Durkheim use to describe the shared understandings, norms, values, and beliefs in society?
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What social characteristic weakens and is replaced by organic solidarity as societies develop?
What social characteristic weakens and is replaced by organic solidarity as societies develop?
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According to Durkheim, what diminishes in importance with the shift from mechanical to organic solidarity?
According to Durkheim, what diminishes in importance with the shift from mechanical to organic solidarity?
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What did Durkheim identify as the basis of social order in traditional societies characterized by mechanical solidarity?
What did Durkheim identify as the basis of social order in traditional societies characterized by mechanical solidarity?
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