Involvement with social institutions is changing in the United States, with lower rates of involvement with faith communities, lower rates of involvement in voluntary activities, and declining marriage and birthrates. Were he alive, Durkheim might be concerned about the effects of these changes on
A) the division of labor.
B) collective consciousness.
C) social structure.
D) social interaction.

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Durkheim emphasized the importance of collective consciousness in maintaining social integration and solidarity. With lower rates of involvement in social institutions such as faith communities and voluntary activities, there could be a decline in collective consciousness and a weakening of social ties. Durkheim would be concerned about how this could affect social cohesion and stability.

Involvement with Social Institutions Is Changing in the United States