Question

discuss Durkheim's views on social solidarity

Answer 1

solidarity is unity which produces or is based on unities of interests objectives standards and sympathies It refers to the ties in a society that bind people together as one

Answer 2

Durkheim's views on social solidarity:

Emile Durkheim is a famous sociologist who is well-known for his thesis related to solidarity. He explains how individuals are influenced by ‘social facts’ like languages spoken, ethics and buildings.  

Durkheim observed that social facts are ‘powerful in shaping’ the individual. These social facts are categorized as material and non-material.

The material social facts refer to visible things like buildings whereas non-materials refer to cultures, customs, and norms of the society.