Critics of Durkheim have argued that__________ .
A) his work is of little sociological value or importance
B) he focused too heavily on social inequality and social change
C) his emphasis on structure overlooks the meanings that social phenomena hold for people
D) he was not systematic, and therefore not scientific in his approach to the study of society

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Durkheim's emphasis on structure and the influence of society on individuals has been criticized for overlooking the meanings that social phenomena hold for people, particularly their subjective experiences and interpretations.

Critics of Durkheim Have Argued That__________