Answer to Question #93575 in Sociology for Mable Dias

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Relationship between durkhein and spencer theory of society

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Relationship between durkhein and spencer theory of society

Durkheim perspective on the society stressed that inter-connectivity of all elements was key. According to Durkheim, society was large in comparison to the sum of all its parts. The theory added that individual behavior was not comparable to collective behavior. On the other hand, Spencer claimed that society is like a living organism and that it will change and evolve over time.