Durkheim felt that in those societies characterized by ______, the collective conscience would be strong, as people in such societies are on the same page with regard to social life; however, this becomes more difficult with increasing industrialization and division of labor.

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Durkheim argued that societies with mechanical solidarity, characterized by strong social bonds due to shared values, beliefs, and customs, would have a strong collective conscience. However, with increasing industrialization and division of labor, this becomes more difficult to maintain, leading to anomie (a state of normlessness and loss of social cohesion) and the need for organic solidarity (a type of social order based on interdependent but distinctive individuals). Therefore, the best choice is D) mechanical solidarity.

Durkheim Felt That in Those Societies Characterized by ______, the Collective