Asked by Ollie Ndikumana on May 01, 2024

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Compare and contrast what Karl Marx and Emile Durkheim said about the effects on conflict and cooperation from/with (?) an increasingly efficient division of labor.

Division of Labor

The allocation of different tasks and responsibilities to different people or groups, often leading to specialization in certain skills or professions.

Karl Marx

A philosopher and economist known for his critical analysis of capitalism and his theory of historical materialism, which centers on the roles of class struggle and economic production in social change.

Emile Durkheim

A French sociologist and one of the founding figures of sociology, known for his work on social cohesion, the division of labor, and the concept of social facts.

  • Comprehend Durkheim's perspectives on labor division, the cohesion of society, and their influence on the wellness and operation of society.
  • Evaluate the contemporary relevance of Durkheim's theories on religion, social integration, and the functions of societal institutions.
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Zybrea KnightMay 05, 2024
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-Although they took vastly different perspectives, both Marx and Durkheim thought increasing efficiency in the division of labor would solidify the population; Marx thought this would happen as technology made all works essentially the same, whereas Durkheim saw a mutual dependence growing out of the diversity created by a more diverse workforce