In Durkheim’s view of society, people come to believe what society expects them to believe because

A. they internalize the existence of society in their minds.
B. they are subject to coercion and exploitation.
C. they do not believe that they have free will.
D. the bourgeoisie force values on the proletariat.


Answer: A

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