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Who regarded tribal emphasis on the status structure ascribed through birth to be dominant over rela...........

Sociology Preliminary TYPE OF SOCIETY
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    Who regarded tribal emphasis on the status structure (ascribed through birth) to be dominant over relations of voluntary contract that could be achieved by skill or effort?

    L.H. Morgan

    Incorrect Answer

    Sir Henry Maine

    Correct Answer

    E. Durkheim

    Incorrect Answer

    F. Tonnies

    Incorrect Answer
    Explanation:

    - Option 1: L.H. Morgan

    - Known for his work on kinship and social structure.

    - Emphasized evolutionary aspects of social development.

    - Option 2: Sir Henry Maine

    - Famous for his contrast between "status" and "contract."

    - Argued early societies were organized based on status (ascribed) rather than contract (achieved).

    - Correct Answer: Highlighted the dominance of status in tribal societies.

    - Option 3: E. Durkheim

    - Focused on social cohesion and collective conscience.

    - Known for exploring the division of labor and social solidarity.

    - Option 4: F. Tonnies

    - Differentiated between Gemeinschaft (community) and Gesellschaft (society).

    - Concentrated on forms of social ties and rationality.

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