What did Emile Durkheim mean by the term "division of labor"?

A. Men and women performed different kinds of work.
B. Individuals specialized in jobs that highlighted their skills.
C. Workers were placed in jobs based on how hard they worked.
D. Individuals were classified as workers or capitalists.


Answer: B

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