One of Emile Durkheim's core arguments is that modern society made people more isolated from each other and stressed the importance of social institutions. Durkheim believed that as societies advanced and became more complex, individuals could experience a sense of disconnection or anomie. He emphasized the role of social institutions, such as religion, education, and the family, in maintaining social cohesion and regulating individual behavior.
Emile Durkheim was one of the “founding fathers” of sociology. What was one of his core arguments?
He argued that society is made up of groups with competing interests.
He argued that modern society made people more isolated from each other and stressed the importance of social institutions.
He argued that competition could help people thrive in an ever-changing society.
He argued that someone’s actions are an important part of understanding people and society as a whole.
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