FAQ About Emile Durkheim
What were Durkheim's views on the transformation of societies?
Durkheim viewed society as evolving from simple, traditional structures to more complex, differentiated formations due to modernization and industrialization. He noted this evolution in his theory of the division of labor, observing that as societies progress, the nature of social solidarity shifts from mechanical to organic. This transformation affects how individuals interact and rely on each other, requiring new frameworks to maintain social cohesion.
