According to Durkheim, industrial societies need all members to work in an occupation they enjoy and are good at in order for society to function efficiently. In a society where ______ exists, society at large is disadvantaged.
A) racial solidarity
B) external inequality
C) gemeinschaft
D) social solidarity

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Durkheim argued that for industrial societies to function efficiently, there needs to be a division of labor where individuals perform work they are suited for and enjoy. External inequality, which refers to unequal opportunities and rewards for different social positions or statuses within a society, can hinder this efficient functioning by preventing individuals from accessing or excelling in occupations best suited to their abilities and interests. Durkheim's theory emphasizes the importance of social solidarity, which is the integration and interdependence within a society, rather than racial solidarity or gemeinschaft (which refers to community and social cohesion typically found in pre-industrial societies), in achieving societal efficiency.

According to Durkheim, Industrial Societies Need All Members to Work