Assignment Instructions

Using at least two academic sources either from our readings this week or the library, explain Durkheim's thesis on social solidarity in different types of societies and how the types of social solidarity are tied to the division of labor in society.

What is social solidarity and what does the collective conscience mean?

What are the two types of social solidarity described by Durkheim and how are both types tied to the division of labor in society?

Finally, not everyone adapts well to the highly specialized division of labor in societies characterized by organic solidarity.

What is the anomic division of labor?

Your paper should be in APA format, in 11 point font, with 1" margins. Your paper should be 4-6 pages of text, not counting any title page, abstract page, or references.

Be sure to reference your sources in APA format.

My favorite APA formatting guide - Purdue Owl

This Assignment meets the following course objective

Summarize Durkheim's thesis on the Division of Labor in society and how it impacts social solidarity.