FAQ About Emile Durkheim
Did Emile Durkheim address the role of law in society?
Yes, Emile Durkheim addressed the role of law in "The Division of Labour in Society," where he differentiated between repressive laws found in mechanical solidarity and restitutive laws associated with organic solidarity. He emphasized that the legal system reflects underlying social structures and helps maintain the balance between individual and collective interests, making law a cornerstone of social organization and regulation.
