Explain Durkheim's Term "Social Facts" Using Specifically His Discussion of Crime

question 24

Essay

Explain Durkheim's term "social facts" using specifically his discussion of crime from The Rules of Sociological Method. Be sure to specify how "coercive power" plays into this discussion.

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Definitions:

Baby Dolls

Small human figurines, often designed to resemble a baby or young child, used primarily as toys for children.

Gender Role

The set of societal norms dictating the types of behaviors which are generally considered acceptable, appropriate, or desirable for people based on their actual or perceived sex or sexuality.

Cultural Expectations

Societal norms and values that dictate acceptable behavior, roles, and practices within a particular culture.

Transgender

People are uncomfortable with the gender assigned to them at birth or do not fit neatly into conventional male or female gender categories.