Durkheim argues that society needs a sense of solidarity; that is, it's individual members must feel themselves to be part of a community.
Without social solidarity, social life and cooperation would be impossible because each individual would pursue their own selfish desires.
The Education System helps to create social solidarity by transmitting society's cultures-it's shared beliefs/values.
For example, Durkheim argues that the teaching of a country's history instils in children a sense of heritage.
School also acts as a "Society in Miniature", preparing us for a life in wider society.
For example both in school/work we have to cooperate with people who aren't family/friends.
Likewise, both in school/work we have to interact with others according to a set of impersonal rules that apply to everyone.
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Social Skills
Modern industrial economies have a complex division of labour, where the production of even a single item usually involves the cooperation of many different specialists.
This cooperation promotes social solidarity but, for it to be
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