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Sapphire Mukoro
on Nov 13, 2024Verified
Which of the following is not true,according to Durkheim?
A) Individual behaviours are not inspired by collective social forces.
B) Culture and society exist outside of the individual.
C) Culture and society are independent of the individual.
D) Culture and society outlive the individual.
Durkheim
Refers to Emile Durkheim, a foundational sociologist who introduced concepts such as social facts, collective conscience, and anomie in the study of societal norms and structures.
Collective Social Forces
The combined influence of societal institutions, structures, and processes that shape individual and group behavior.
Culture
The shared values, beliefs, norms, customs, arts, history, and behaviors of a group of people that define their societal way of life.
- Familiarize yourself with the essential concepts and outlooks of sociological theory, including functionalism, conflict theory, and symbolic interactionism.
- Realize the impact of sociological theories on understanding societal structures and individual behavior.
Verified Answer
DD
Learning Objectives
- Familiarize yourself with the essential concepts and outlooks of sociological theory, including functionalism, conflict theory, and symbolic interactionism.
- Realize the impact of sociological theories on understanding societal structures and individual behavior.