mechanical solidarity

noun

, Sociology.

1. social cohesiveness that is based on shared activities, beliefs, and experiences and is characteristic of simple traditional societies.

Example Sentences

The conclusions he derives from it are that whenever professional specialisation causes multiplication of distinct branches of activity, we get organic solidarity—implying differences—substituted for mechanical solidarity, based upon likenesses.

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The conclusions he derives from it are that whenever professional specialisation causes multiplication of distinct branches of activity, we get organic solidarity—implying differences—substituted for mechanical solidarity, based upon likenesses.

From Project Gutenberg