SOC 233 Lecture Notes - Christian Symbolism
Document Summary
Division of labour: different specializations in the labour force. How social order was maintained in different types of societies. We are interdependent due to division of labour; rely on each other. Durkheim looked at this with division of labour: mechanical solidarity: traditional societies; same functions from person to person. People do the same things and have a lot in common. Strong social norms; everybody adheres to the same norms. Everybody is in tune with the same ideas, values, norms and beliefs. Religion is very powerful in traditional society. Repressive law: organic solidarity: modern societies; different functions from person to person. French revolution brought about attack on religion. People brought together through division of labour. Individuals play increasingly specialized roles which have created dissimilar experiences in society. Society held together through needs of each person. Note durkheim was a functionalist, so these ideas are reflective of his way of thinking.
