What Social Processes Create the Social and the Profane, According

question 37

Essay

What social processes create the social and the profane, according to Durkheim? Consider how such processes are moral, and thus religious or spiritual in nature.

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Definitions:

Assumption of Risk

A legal doctrine stating that an individual knowingly and voluntarily takes on the risks associated with an activity, relieving others of liability for harm that may result.

Take-Home Exposure

Refers to the transmission of hazardous substances from the workplace to an employee's home, potentially exposing family members to health risks.

Kesner v. Superior Court

A legal case that addressed the issue of duty of care in the context of secondary exposure to asbestos.

Employer's Duty

The responsibilities and obligations an employer has towards their employees, including providing a safe working environment.