Introductory Sociology CLEP Prep Practice Exam

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Who is credited with recognizing the importance of society in understanding the individual?

  1. Karl Marx

  2. Charles Darwin

  3. Emile Durkheim

  4. Max Weber

The correct answer is: Emile Durkheim

Emile Durkheim is credited with recognizing the importance of society in understanding the individual. Unlike Karl Marx, who focused on economic and class factors, Durkheim saw individuals as shaped by social forces including cultural norms, values, and social structures. Charles Darwin is known for his theory of evolution, which does not directly address society's impact on individuals. Max Weber also had a critical role in developing sociological theory, but his ideas focused more on the influence of rationality, bureaucracy, and religion rather than the significance of society.

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