SOCA01H3 : Durkheim Definitions
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The cultural values and behavioural patterns distinctive of a particular group in a society. A group having social, economic, ethnic, or other traits distinctive enough to distinguish it from others within the same culture or society. Social cohesiveness that is based on shared activities, beliefs, and experiences and is characteristic of simple traditional societies. Social cohesiveness that is based on division of labour and interdependence and is characteristic of complex, industrial societies. I t is the consciousness of an individual when thinking about the collectively. And / or i t is the consciousness of the collectively itself, as an abstract living entity. Some kind of middle point to which we can all refer. A swift intensive military attack, esp. using tanks supported by aircraft, designed to defeat the opposition quickly. The ethical view that certain actions are absolutely r ight or wrong, regardless of other contexts such as their consequences or the intentions behind them.
