SOCL 2001 Chapter : Major Theories In Sociology
Document Summary
The ways social life is organized (structures) are that way because they help society run smoothly. The division of labor in society 1893. Why do people agree to participate, work in modern society: social solidarity. Mechanic vs. organic solidarity: mechanic low division of labor, organic: high division of labor. Why do some places have higher suicide rates than others: social integration. Religion was the key to integration at the time. Argument: inequality is functional because someone needs to fill the undesirable jobs. The most talented, skilled people fill the most important jobs.
