Introducing Western Sociologists — Sociology STD 11 Humanities — Question

Emile Durkheim was born on 15th April, 1858 in France. His elementary education was completed at Ecole. After graduation from the Ecole, he started working for the doctoral degree. He obtained his doctorate in 1893, and was appointed Professor in the Paris University. Durkheim founded L'Anne Sociologique, the first social science journal in France. He died on Nov. 15, 1917.His works include:

1. Division of Labour in Society.
2. The Rules of Sociological Method.
3. Suicide.
4. The Elementary Forms of Religious Life.

According to Durkheim, social facts are the substance of sociological study. Durkheim was strongly concerned with outlining the nature and scope of sociology.

1. They are general throughout society.
2. They are external to individuals and exist independently on their will.
3. They exercise external constraint over individuals.