1. GS 221 Work and Society week 2.3
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2. Durkheim (1858-1917) A founder of sociology
A founder of quantitative sociology (vs. qualitative sociology)
A founder of structural sociology (vs. micro-sociology)
A founder of functionalist sociology (vs. conflict school)
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3. Durkheim’s research focus
Traditional society
Modern society
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4. Traditional society: mechanical solidarity by same culture
links the individual to society without any intermediary.
In what way social members are integrated: the collective conscience (culture; the totality of beliefs and sentiments common to the average members of a society)
Work: all social members work the same or similar
What happens to non-integrated members (to enhance solidarity): Repressive law
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9. Modern society: organic solidarity by different work
The society is a system of different functions united by definite relationships
In what way social members are integrated: division of labor
Work: People work differently
What happens to non-integrated members (to enhance solidarity): restitutory law (restore what was before )
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11. The DOL enters a pathological state and a source of disintegration
Anomic DOL: economic depression; class conflict
Forced DOL: forced to take a position not fitting for him or her.
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