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Quiz: Durkheim’s View of Society and Why It Matters

GCSE SOCIOLOGY (8192)

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Building on what you've learned about sociological approaches, let's test your knowledge of Durkheim's view of society and why it matters!

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What did Durkheim believe was essential for maintaining order in society?

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Which of the following are key ideas in Durkheim's view of society? (Select all that apply)

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Durkheim believed that society was like a {{blank0}}, where each part works together to maintain {{blank1}}.

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What does Durkheim mean by 'anomie'?

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Which functions of society did Durkheim focus on? (Select all that apply)

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Which sociological perspective is Durkheim most associated with?

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Durkheim argued that education helps to {{blank0}} shared norms and values, which contributes to {{blank1}}.

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