Societal Social Order and Functionalism

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What did Durkheim see as the basis of social order in traditional societies?

  • Collective consciousness (correct)
  • Organic solidarity
  • Value consensus
  • Norms and beliefs

Which concept did Durkheim use to describe shared understandings, norms, values, and beliefs in society?

  • Mechanical solidarity
  • Organic solidarity
  • Collective consciousness (correct)
  • Value consensus

According to Durkheim, what weakens as societies develop?

  • Organic solidarity
  • Value consensus
  • Norms and beliefs
  • Collective consciousness (correct)

What did Talcott Parsons believe is necessary for social order?

<p>Value consensus (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why did Talcott Parsons argue that conflicts subside in society?

<p>Achievement of value consensus (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What concept did Talcott Parsons emphasize as the foundation of social order?

<p>Value consensus (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which term did Durkheim use to describe the shared understandings, norms, values, and beliefs in society?

<p>Collective consciousness (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What social characteristic weakens and is replaced by organic solidarity as societies develop?

<p>Collective consciousness (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Durkheim, what diminishes in importance with the shift from mechanical to organic solidarity?

<p>Shared values (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Durkheim identify as the basis of social order in traditional societies characterized by mechanical solidarity?

<p>Collective consciousness (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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