Solidarity, theorized by Durkheim, fluctuates in accordance with the state in which society evolves into. A modern society, having distinct characteristics that differ from a traditional society, has its own form of solidarity. Durkheim suggests, this is so due to gradual (or sometimes rapid) changes in societal functionality. As society evolves or transitions from traditional to modernity, a change in consciousness and social ideals occur. Stability, being paramount in Durkheim’s theory, must take on different forms to accommodate the current state of society.
Traditional societies in comparison to modern societies are less complex and less intricate. Within these traditional societies a collective consciousness is shared. This sense of strengthen …show more content…
In turn, they become aware of these unique skillsets and how it may set them apart from other members of society. Realization of their own individualistic contribution to society provides them with a deeper sense of their placement in the world. Thus, individualism is created. Modern society eliminates the collective consciousness by introducing individualistic ways of thinking and perceiving the world. In light of, discovering the individual self, Durkheim theorized that members of modern societies adopt a dualistic …show more content…
Durkheim stated that organic solidarity is a form of solidarity that takes into account individualism and the modern state of society. In opposition to mechanical solidarity, organic solidarity provides social bonds that are not as severe but can also be significantly weaker. Various forms of social bonding are provided for the individual to choose at their own volition. For instance, unions, clubs, neighborhood social gatherings, festivals are examples of organic solidarity. Institutions provide these choices to satisfy the dualistic nature of the modernized member of society. Being a modern idea, individualism is created through gaining specialized skills. With these collections of skills each existing member of society contribute to society. But they are also dependent on each other like organs in a living
Traditional societies in comparison to modern societies are less complex and less intricate. Within these traditional societies a collective consciousness is shared. This sense of strengthen …show more content…
In turn, they become aware of these unique skillsets and how it may set them apart from other members of society. Realization of their own individualistic contribution to society provides them with a deeper sense of their placement in the world. Thus, individualism is created. Modern society eliminates the collective consciousness by introducing individualistic ways of thinking and perceiving the world. In light of, discovering the individual self, Durkheim theorized that members of modern societies adopt a dualistic …show more content…
Durkheim stated that organic solidarity is a form of solidarity that takes into account individualism and the modern state of society. In opposition to mechanical solidarity, organic solidarity provides social bonds that are not as severe but can also be significantly weaker. Various forms of social bonding are provided for the individual to choose at their own volition. For instance, unions, clubs, neighborhood social gatherings, festivals are examples of organic solidarity. Institutions provide these choices to satisfy the dualistic nature of the modernized member of society. Being a modern idea, individualism is created through gaining specialized skills. With these collections of skills each existing member of society contribute to society. But they are also dependent on each other like organs in a living