Understanding Social Cohesion and Anomie

What is value consensus?

• The disagreement of norms and values within members of a society.

• The agreement of norms and values within members of a society.

• The enforcement of norms and values by a governing body.

• The rejection of norms and values by individuals.

How is social cohesion maintained?

• Through the enforcement of laws and regulations.

• Through the socialisation process and learning of norms and values.

• Through economic stability and growth.

• Through technological advancements.

What does anomie mean?

• Social harmony

• Normlessness

• Cultural diversity

• Economic disparity

When does anomie happen and what is the impact on society?

• During periods of economic prosperity, leading to increased social cohesion.

• As a result of rapid change that undermines old norms and threatens social cohesion.

• When there is a lack of technological advancement, causing societal stagnation.

• During times of war, leading to increased national unity.

What did Durkheim believe about society?

• Society is a collection of individuals with no overarching structure.

• Society exists as a separate entity over and above its members.

• Society is solely a product of economic forces.

• Society is an illusion created by political leaders.

What are social facts?

• Personal opinions that influence individual behaviour.

• Things that are external to individuals and shape their behaviour to serve society’s needs.

• Historical events that have no impact on current society.

• Scientific laws that govern human behaviour.

What is the Organic analogy as believed by Parsons?

• The comparison of society to a mechanical device.

• The belief that society and biological organisms are similar in structure and function.

• The idea that society is a digital network.

• The notion that society is a static entity.

What does the term "System" refer to in the context of society?

• A collection of random events.

• Society and humans as systems of interconnected and inter-dependent parts which function for the good of the whole.

• A chaotic and disorganised structure.

• An isolated and independent entity.

What is the impact of rapid change on society according to the concept of anomie?

• It strengthens traditional norms and values.

• It undermines old norms and threatens social cohesion.

• It has no impact on societal structures.

• It leads to increased economic growth.

Which of the following best describes the role of social facts?

• They are internal beliefs that guide personal decisions.

• They are external forces that shape individual behaviour to meet society’s needs.

• They are irrelevant to the functioning of society.

• They are purely economic factors.