During the rapid urbanization of the 19th century, Durkheim asserted that the ______ solidarity of traditional community life would be replaced with the ______ solidarity of modern societies.

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Durkheim argued that traditional community life was characterized by mechanical solidarity, which was based on similarities and shared values among individuals. As societies became more modern and urbanized, he believed that they would develop organic solidarity, which would be characterized by interdependence and specialization of roles.

During the Rapid Urbanization of the 19th Century, Durkheim Asserted