Durkheim did some interesting studies on suicide in relation to sociological perspective.
Durkheim believed that even intensely personal decisions (suicide) were affected by society.
People with strong social ties (Soldiers, City dwellers, Protestants, Singles, Nuclear Families) had lower suicide rates than people with weaker social ties (civilians, country dwellers, Catholics, married, extended families).
This shows us that social ties increases societal pressure which in turn shapes decisions.
Emile Durkheim argued that deviance has benefits for society as it helps to clarify societal norms and boundaries, promote social change and innovation, and strengthen social cohesion through the collective reaction to deviant behavior.
Emile Durkheim lived in France for most of his life. He was born in Épinal, France, in 1858 and spent much of his academic and professional career in Paris, where he was a prominent sociologist and academic.
Emile Durkheim is the sociologist who conducted an examination of suicide using secondary analysis. His work in "Suicide" (1897) showcased how social factors contribute to different types of suicide rates in society.
Emile Durkheim referred to the ordinary elements of everyday life as "social facts." These are the beliefs, traditions, norms, and values that shape social life and provide a framework for social order and stability. Durkheim believed that these social facts could be studied scientifically to understand how they influence individuals and society.
Emile Durkheim is most identified with the area of study known as sociology, particularly for his contributions to the development of the field of sociology as a scientific discipline. He is best known for his work on social theory, social integration, and the study of social facts.
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Émile Durkheim is his full name !
The sacred from the profane.
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The Elementary Forms of Religious Life was Durkheim's major work, published in 1912.
Emile Durkheim argued that deviance has benefits for society as it helps to clarify societal norms and boundaries, promote social change and innovation, and strengthen social cohesion through the collective reaction to deviant behavior.