Question

question 4 of 10
what did émile durkheim mean when he wrote about organic solidarity?
a. people speak the same language.
b. people are the same as one another.
c. people know one another.
d. people are dependent on one another.

Explanation:

Émile Durkheim's concept of organic solidarity refers to social cohesion in complex, industrialized societies. Here, individuals have specialized roles and are interdependent. Option D aligns with this as it emphasizes mutual dependence. Options A (same language) and B (same as one another) relate more to mechanical solidarity (simpler societies with shared traits). Option C (know one another) is too simplistic. Organic solidarity is about functional interdependence, making D the correct choice.

Answer:

D. People are dependent on one another.