SOC203H1 Lecture Notes - Lecture 3: Mechanical And Organic Solidarity, Anomie
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Marx: society is objective, theories focus on critical and conflict theorizing , theories start with structure (macro) which then affects human potential (micro): (macro>micro) Durkheim (biologically driven: society is objective, theories focus on emotionally infused interactions that include morals and culture, theories start with individuals (micro) to show how cultural elements (macro) inform those interactions : (micro > Every part of that organism can be distinguished. Durkheim modern industrial society is different wanted to know how these people form a common society he created a scheme that classified where society. Organic solidarity: differences are more pervasive, similarities are less appartent, people are held together by mutual need and abstract ideas and fewer beliefs or sentiments. Mechanic solidarity: individuals are mechanically and automatically bound together. There are few personal differences, little competition, high equality. 3 levels: psychological, structural, behavioral each of these be questioned independently.
