How does society cohesively with so many intricate, unique, pieces? Durkheim provokes thought in his thesis on social solidarity. Through his ideology, we are ask to consider all that is attached with life as we know it. From the regulations and control, to the stability we need to maintain it. Durkheim allows us to look at social solidarity as a gift to be explained rather than something unappreciated and taken for granted.
Durkheim’s Thesis Social Solidarity Social Solidarity and Division of Labor
The division of labor the center of Durkheim’s thesis on social solidarity. “Division of labor refers to the range of tasks within a social system. This can vary from everyone doing the same thing to each person having a specialized …show more content…
Leading us into anomie instability, disconnect from values and norms, as well as society rules. In the anomie state, we lack moral regulations and guidance needed to counteract individualism that surrounds complex division of labor. Within anomie we can see strong individualism. However, we also see a struggle with individuals through society standards of what they can and cannot do. This can lead to deviance due to a lack of norms. That takes us to a state of normlessness. Within anomie, we can also see the difference between group and personal social standards and ethics. That produces fragmented identity and the rejection of one’s own values. Increased division of labor and rapid social change, weaken the ability to identify with a wider community base. From this point, we see a weakening of human constraints, norm violations, egocentric behavior, and distrust of authority within …show more content…
By focusing on the outlined place of social morality and values, in-regards to morality, religion, and patriotism. But, taking into account the strength and weakness of each within different societies. With the overall view being a loss of social and moral unity. However, Marx felt differently about the breakdown and separation surrounding alienation. Marx felt that social relations were constructed on equality as well as freedom. Therefore, modern capitalist societies are destructive to true sociality. However, both famous sociologist appears to have a similar view of modernity. However, the true contrast is seen in Durkheim in the way he views the pre-modern and contemporary world. Whereas the contrast with Marx is seen in contrast as comparing the present with the future. Each struggle with missing the moral and social settings for collaboration with others. Which is the moral ground for the building of an individual’s basis of self-respect and working cohesively together. However, from social solidarity, we have gained advancements in religion, law, culture, and so much