Émile Durkheim on Suicide & Society: Crash Course Sociology

The video explores how societies maintain cohesion amidst change, focusing on Émile Durkheim's contributions to sociology. Durkheim viewed society as an organism, emphasizing the importance of social facts and common consciousness. He pioneered empirical methods in sociology, notably in his study of suicide, linking societal structure to personal acts. Durkheim's work highlights the role of social integration and the potential dysfunctions arising from rapid societal changes.

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