Final exam study guide for discussion section Soc 101 Spring 2015

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Reading 6: Durkheim, "On Mechanical and Organic Solidarity" What are the characteristics of mechanical solidarity? Is possible for mechanical solidarity to occur in modern society? Why or why not?

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Reading 7: Durkheim, "What is a Social Fact?" What is a social fact? What are some examples of social facts that you can think of? What is the relationship, if any, between structures/agency and social facts?

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Reading 8: Durkheim, "Anomic Suicide" To what is Durkheim referring to when he talks about anomie and anomic suicide?

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