Émile Durkheim (Leaving Cert Politics and Society): Quizzes
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What were Durkheim's birth and death years?
What were Durkheim's birth and death years?
1858-1917
What was Durkheim's primary goal in his career?
What was Durkheim's primary goal in his career?
Establish sociology as scientific discipline
Who are recognised as the founding fathers of sociology alongside Durkheim?
Who are recognised as the founding fathers of sociology alongside Durkheim?
Karl Marx and Max Weber
What are social facts according to Durkheim?
What are social facts according to Durkheim?
External forces shaping behaviour
Which is an example of a social fact?
Which is an example of a social fact?
Laws and moral codes
What characterises mechanical solidarity?
What characterises mechanical solidarity?
Unity through similarity & shared beliefs
What is organic solidarity based on?
What is organic solidarity based on?
Interdependence & division of labour
What is anomie?
What is anomie?
Breakdown of norms & social regulation
What causes egoistic suicide?
What causes egoistic suicide?
Too little social integration
When does anomic suicide occur?
When does anomic suicide occur?
During economic crises or rapid change
How did Durkheim distinguish elements of religion?
How did Durkheim distinguish elements of religion?
Sacred vs profane
What did Durkheim argue people worship through religion?
What did Durkheim argue people worship through religion?
Society itself