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CLEP Introduction to Sociology Exam Prep

Category - Theory History

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According to Durkheim, _______ are the part of sociology that illuminates shared values, cultural norms, and structures of a society

Social theory
Ideals
Social facts
Anomie
Laws

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Answer: C - Social facts are the shared values, cultural norms, and structures of a society. Durkheim believed that sociologists would discover these facts through research. Social norms or practices, such as children attending school, are part of common daily life for members of a particular society. The schools children attend are part of the social structure. Both are social facts.

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