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Émile Durkheim

The Division of Labor in Society

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1893

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Essay Topics

1.

According to Durkheim, how does the division of labor affect societal organization? Discuss in regard to one or more of the following angles: legal, moral, biological, economic.

2.

Why does Durkheim believe the division of labor to be a fundamentally moral enterprise? Cite examples from the text.

3.

How are mechanical and organic solidarity different? Use concrete examples to support your argument.