For Durkheim, _____ referred to the way that people who perform similar tasks develop a shared way of viewing life.
A) mechanical solidarity
B) impromptu solidarity
C) organic solidarity
D) social class

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Durkheim's concept of mechanical solidarity refers to the social cohesion that exists in pre-industrial societies where individuals have a shared way of life and similar social roles. This is exemplified by a system of shared beliefs, values, and norms that regulate how individuals behave and interact with one another. The similarity of their tasks, and their shared way of viewing life, creates a sense of unity that binds them together.

For Durkheim, _____ Referred to the Way That People Who