Émile Durkheim

insight as to how religion is still relevant in the modern world. Émile Durkheim (1858-1917) the French sociologist, defined religion as "a unified system of beliefs and practices relative to sacred things, that is to say, things set apart and forbidden -- beliefs and practices which unite into one single moral community called a Church, all those who adhere to them (Christiano, Swatos, Kivisto, 2008). This perspective that Durkheim presents, differentiates between: does god exists to why does…

What have brought me here is not just my academic performance in college, but also the cultural capital that was passed from my parents and the opportunities that the community and schools have provided to me. Emile Durkheim argues that education is “the image and reflection of society”(Durkheim). Education plays an important role as a part of a society which determines class position and how people move in social mobility. However, not all the students get equal opportunity to be able to…

Energy Crisis Sociological Analysis The energy crisis is obviously a huge issue and should be addressed as such. However, this complex crisis is one that can be broken down and exemplifies many key elements in sociology. Throughout the documentary, a good portion of the theories from the great sociological theorists are also displayed. To the average person the documentary would just be information about how people should save energy and be more aware of what is happening in the environment.…

Sociology is the study of the development and functioning of human society. Throughout my college years, I learned so much based on Emile Durkheim method on the development of sociology as a discipline. His main concept was the social facts, which is norms, values, morals, and structure within a society. Durkheim theory of functionalism is about the natures of the mental states of an individual. Functionalism can be defined in terms of its causal dealings to the environmental effects on the body…

high suicide rates. Durkheim’s study of suicide linked anomic suicide to disillusionment and disappointment (Applrouth & Edles 2016) which greatly explains why so many of the Cherokee people have devoted their selves to committing suicide which Durkheim considers to be the “ultimate retreat” (Applrouth & Edles…

and evaluate which one contributes to better fit the characteristics of modern Irish society. Emile Durkheim’s concept of anomie steams from his interest in the dis-orderly trends of industrialised society. He saw the…

almost essential to going about with everyday life. Crime has a purpose of reinforcing the moral codes amongst society; it helps people know what actions are right and wrong. Durkheim, a new theorist for me, described crime as being “those actions that offended against collective feelings or sentiments”. NEWBURN, T. (2013) Durkheim, anomie and strain. In: NEWBURN, T, Criminology. 2nd ed. Routeledge, pp. 170-176. The crime in which an individual commits will have strong negative effects on the…

It’s difficult, you go on Facebook and everyone is getting engaged, but you don’t have anyone to call your own. You go on Twitter and there’s an uncomfortable meme going around that targets someone like you. You get on Instagram and your peers are posting their thousand dollar clothing and jewelry, meanwhile you’re not financially capable of buying the “nicest” things. You go on YouTube and this girl is putting up her 13th makeup tutorial and she looks flawless in every single one of them, while…

Introduction Suicide is the deliberate act of causing one's own death. It is not discriminating as people from all ages, ethnicities, and genders face the risk of suicide. However, people who commit suicide tend to share similar characteristics in terms of the risk factors faced. The common one is depression due to a disturbing emotional or psychological issue. Mental disorders and substance abuse are also top causes of suicide cases. People who have had a prior attempt to commit suicide are…

The Spirit Level Why Greater Equality Makes Societies Stronger Wilkinson, R. and Pickett, K. (2011). The spirit level. New York: Bloomsbury Press, 377 pp. Opportunities and rewards have been identified by Wilkinson, R. and Pickett, K. in “The Spirit Level, Why Greater Equality Makes Societies Stronger, (2011)” to vary depending on social positions and statuses within a group or society. This is known as social inequality. The Spirit Level, Why Greater Equality Makes Societies Stronger, (2011)…