To use Durkheim's language, social facts (rates) are things and they must be explained by _____________________.

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According to Durkheim, social facts (such as crime rates, suicide rates, etc.) must be explained by other social facts. In other words, these rates cannot simply be explained by individual actions or logical reasoning, but rather must be understood as the product of larger social structures and dynamics.

To Use Durkheim's Language, Social Facts (Rates) Are Things and They