Stephen Durkheim

Émile Durkheim was a French sociologist and a founding figure in the field of sociology. He studied how societies maintain order and cohesion, particularly through shared beliefs and values. Durkheim introduced concepts like "social facts," which are norms and structures that shape individual behavior. He also emphasized the importance of social integration and the impact of societal changes on individual wellbeing. His work on topics like suicide highlighted how social conditions influence personal choices. Durkheim's ideas laid the groundwork for modern sociology, focusing on the relationship between society and the individual.