In hunting and gathering societies, all people are involved in obtaining food for survival. This commonality holds them together and is an example of:
A) organic solidarity
B) mechanical solidarity
C) traditional solidarity
D) nutritional solidarity

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Mechanical solidarity refers to social unity based on a shared culture and beliefs in which individuals have common goals and work together to achieve them. In hunting and gathering societies, the shared goal of obtaining food for survival brings people together and creates a sense of mechanical solidarity. Organic solidarity, on the other hand, is based on interdependence through specialization of roles, which is not necessarily present in hunting and gathering societies where all individuals are involved in obtaining food. Traditional and nutritional solidarity are not sociological concepts.

In Hunting and Gathering Societies, All People Are Involved in Obtaining