Emile Durkheim's concept of mechanical solidarity refers to which of these?
A. a weakening of the social bonds that unite us
B. the unity of individuals in small simple societies around a set of common values, beliefs, and customs and a simple division of labor
C. the transition from a simple to complex community
D. the unity of individuals in large complex societies through complex division of labor
Answer: B
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
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