Émile Durkheim believed that for a society to function and persist over time,its specialized institutions must work in harmony with each other and function as an integrated whole.He referred to this as:
A)democratic centralism
B)consensus
C)class consciousness
D)organic solidarity
E)class composition

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Durkheim's concept of organic solidarity refers to a society where individuals are interdependent and united based on their unique roles and functions within society. In such a society, specialized institutions work together in harmony to maintain social cohesion and stability. This is in contrast to traditional societies where social cohesion is based on shared norms and values.

ÉMile Durkheim Believed That for a Society to Function and Persist