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In modern societies people carry out different specialised tasks and depend heavily on one another. What is this kind of solidarity called?

Correct answer A. Organic solidarity

Explanation

Durkheim called it organic solidarity: as the division of labour grows, specialised individuals become interdependent, like the organs of a body.

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