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According to Durkheim, what are the three main types of social facts?
According to Durkheim, what are the three main types of social facts?
- Mechanical, organic, and dynamic
- Material, non-material, and collective (correct)
- Normative, cultural, and structural
- Individual, collective, and societal
According to Durkheim, what is the difference between mechanical and organic solidarity?
According to Durkheim, what is the difference between mechanical and organic solidarity?
- Mechanical solidarity is based on similarities and shared values, while organic solidarity is based on interdependence and specialization (correct)
- Mechanical solidarity is based on individualism, while organic solidarity is based on collectivism
- Mechanical solidarity is characteristic of modern societies, while organic solidarity is characteristic of primitive societies
- Mechanical solidarity is based on interdependence and specialization, while organic solidarity is based on similarities and shared values
According to Durkheim, what does the term 'collective conscience' refer to?
According to Durkheim, what does the term 'collective conscience' refer to?
- Shared beliefs, values, and norms that exist within a society (correct)
- The individual's personal beliefs and values
- The social norms and laws enforced by the government
- The cultural diversity within a society
According to Durkheim, what does the concept of 'division of labor' refer to?
According to Durkheim, what does the concept of 'division of labor' refer to?
According to Durkheim, what are the four types of suicide?
According to Durkheim, what are the four types of suicide?