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According to Emile Durkheim, industrialized societies display organic solidarity. What is the basis for organic solidarity?

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Answer:

interdependence and individual rights.

Step-by-step explanation:

The basis for organic solidarity is based on the notion of interdependece between individuals ,

According to Durkheim

"Organic solidarity turns into social cohesion as individuals rely more on each other "

Contrasted to Mechanical solidarity, where primitive societies or prior to industrialization show less dependence for a lack of specialized work:

The nomadic or hunting tribes, the typical example (mechanical solidarity)

With industrialization, specialization of work and the complementarities between people turn to the basis of organic solidarity.

Industrial societies (UK, Germany are historical examples)

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