CRM 1301 Chapter Notes -Mechanical And Organic Solidarity, Special Functions, Consecration
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Develps out of differences in economic and social structure, high divison. Changes in divison hae impacts on society structure: social harmony comes fromdivison of labour characterized by cooperation produced thorugh each individual"s own interest (consecrate special function to make himself solidary with others) Forces individuals to remain in contact with each other, which strengthens bonds that help create croup morality. Dependence on society and the forces that keep him in check and restrain him: specialization also pulls society apart. As it increases, interests become different, norms varied and subcultures: organic solidarity and specialization, defined as bond between all individuals iwthin society, consensus not difficult to attein in mechanical solidarity. Primitive societies characterized by mechanical because of lack of tech. Tech mandates specialization which results in formation of division advancements of labouor: organic solidarity: social cohesion based on dependence individuals have for one another.