Durkheim argued that societies move from a state of _____, a cohesiveness based on the similarity among its members, to _____, a cohesiveness based on difference.
A) gesellschaft ; gemeinschaft
B) gemeinschaft ; gesellschaft
C) mechanical solidarity; organic solidarity
D) organic solidarity; mechanical solidarity

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Durkheim argued that societies move from a state of mechanical solidarity, which is based on the similarity of its members (similar to a gemeinschaft society), to organic solidarity, which is based on difference and interdependence (similar to a gesellschaft society).

Durkheim Argued That Societies Move from a State of _____