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  • Aim of the topic: Emile Durkeim theories

    Topic in brief: Émile Durkheim (1858–1917) was appointed as one of the first professors of sociology in France. Above all, Durkheim will be remembered for his insistence that behavior must be understood within a larger social context, not just in individualistic terms. Durkheim concluded that, like other forms of group behavior, religion reinforces a group's solidarity. Another of Durkheim's main interests was the consequences of work in modern societies.

    Learning outcomes: At the end of the topic you will be able to apply the theoretical contribution to the analysis of society

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