2. What is Organic Solidarity?
• Emile Dukheim, a French sociologist, generated
the concept of organic solidarity in sociology. It
refers to a type of social solidarity based on
interdependence and collaboration among
members of a community who are highly
specialized in their jobs and occupations.
3. Importance
•The importance of organic solidarity
is born from the interdependence of
individuals in more advanced societies,
particularly professional dependence.
4. Example
• Architects design homes, construction workers build homes,
electrical engineers set up the electricity, and inspectors make sure
the home is safe and properly built before the home can be sold.
• Without organic solidarity, it would be very difficult for cities to
function properly. This is because each specialist relies on the
others to do their jobs correctly in order for the city to function as
a whole.
5. Summary
• Organic solidarity is a type of social unity that comes from the
interrelationships of individuals in a complex. Organic solidarity, as
compared with mechanical solidarity, results from the separation of people
and their specialized duties and responsibilities. It is important in modern
cultures because it encourages unity in society, understanding, and
cooperation, which guarantee society stability and continuity. Failure to
develop natural unity can lead to social conflicts, divisions, and breakdowns
in social order.
