Social Facts are one of Durkheim’s most significant contributions to sociology. He defined sociology as the study of social facts, which he said were the actions of society. Social facts are the reason why people within a society seem to choose to do the same basic things; such as, where they live, what they eat, and how they interact. Thus, It is a theory that describe how values, culture, and norms control the actions and beliefs of individuals and society as a whole. A one observed example of social fact is the Religion. As a Muslim, Islam as my religion is an organized and integrated set of beliefs, behaviors, and norms centered on basic social needs and values. We have the Qur'an, the Hadiths, and the Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad (s.a.w.) to follow. Islam somehow provides social control, cohesion, and purpose for people, as well as another means of communication and gathering for individuals to interact, etc. Thus, Islam is indeed a way of life. MAT-Uu
A person’s wages are determined by the scale of their social contribution - one social fact I observe in my community. I am not necessarily involved in this kind of judgement myself, but I recognise the phenomenon in my society well enough: the more someone earns, the more they are likely to be admired by strangers; and perceived as interesting and exciting. Respect appears all too often to be directly awarded according to earnings. And, in a related move, if you don’t have much economic endorsement, it can be hard for your character or views to be taken seriously by your society.
Durkheim defined social facts as things external to, and coercive of, the actor. These are created from collective forces and do not emanate from the individual. A specific example of social fact that I have observed in our community is the custom of dowry in nearly all marriages, with the bride's parents generally receiving the property collected. In most cases, dowry is given by the groom to compensate for the bride's education, career, and wealth. This brings serious financial pressures for the groom's family as they try to meet the demands. 106 Ee - ASM
In our current situation, I can say that Marriage is an example of a social fact in our culture. A lower dowry is associated with marrying a relative. Both families can become egoistic at times. Another point to consider is that degree holders, such as physicians, attorneys, and even engineers have a greater dowry than other professionals. Where the Dialaga is a type of engagement that takes place prior to the wedding. The groom’s families visit the bride’s home for the meeting and send gifts such as food to tighten and seal the proposal they have in mind. 106Uu-RAA
A social fact consists of collective thoughts and shared expectations that influence individual actions. Examples of social facts include social roles, norms, laws, values, beliefs, rituals, and customs. Violating social facts confirms their existence because people who act against social facts are typically sanctioned. A specific example of a social facts includes "Parental role/responsibility", they are obliged and expected to provide and to care for their children. 106 Ee-ABA
One social fact that I have observed in my society is on the role of men and women particularly in a Maranao household, in which the man is the provider and is expected to be the one who works for the family while the woman stays at home to take care for their children. 106Uu-JMGM
An example of the social fact that I observed in our society is arranged marriage. It is done by the two families who talk about fixing the marriage of their daughter and son by their interests. It is usually done by the two families who are engaged in politics. One of the reasons for them doing this is for them to strengthen their power in politics. The second possible reason for the meranao in doing this act is for strengthening the bond between the two childhood friends. In order for them to strengthen their relationship and to have a common blood is for them to have a family connection by using their child. AMJ-Uu
One of the social fact that I have seen in our community is marriage, having a huge amount of dowry will stands for high attainment of education, wealthy family, big clan, while small amount of dowry means the opposite. 106Ee-STS
Social Fact basically states that individual acts in a way that is general in society, which can either be done consciously or subconsciously. A simple example would be social media, which somehow influences or controls individual actions in society. People in our society interact mostly through social media and they share a lot of things such as their ideas, opinions, and personal lives. In this way, people can create or cause an affect to society’s actions just like what happened in this pandemic and of course in this 2022 election. 106Uu - AMS
According to Durkheim, social facts are any way of acting, whether fixed or not, capable of exerting over the individual an external constraint, and for me, one of the social facts that I've observed in our society is the way we, Muslims, wear clothes. We wore clothes that covered our "awrat". We were taught by our parents to do it since we were young and expected to do so. We, Muslim women, wore kombongs, long-sleeved clothes, long pants, abayas or jackets, even though it was a very hot day. We believe that this way we can show how we can protect our beliefs and religion, even if other religions may find it strange or foreign. Exposing the intimate parts of the body (awrat) is unlawful in Islam and normally considered sinful. SSPG-Uu
In Relevance to Durkheim's so-called social facts that I observed in our society is the right age for marriage. People often say “Ang bata mo pa nagpakasal kana” or “Kanus.a man ka magpakasal, tigulang naman ka”. They always view marriage as a must to people who’s in the right age to be wed, if not, you will be called as “gulang daga” or something like “pili.an” haha. Based on experience. OPE-Uu
One of the social facts I saw in our community is that "vote buying" has grown standard and is no longer an issue. Another example of social fact is our religion's (Islam) sunnah of having four spouses. 10Ee-ADC
Emile Durkheim's social facts describe how values, culture, and norms control the actions and beliefs of individuals and society as a whole. Based on what I have observed in our society, one example of social facts is the language being used. People living in the same area tend to speak the same language in order to understand and communicate each other. For instance, there is this kind of dialect called "Davao Conyo" where it is often used by rich people or millenials residing in Davao City. This dialect is a combination of English and Filipino languages spoken in a fussy way. If people tend to live here and coexist with them, they will also adapt this kind of norm. Hence, you can identify a certain area by the langauge they are using. 106Uu - NWB
Being thoughtful and generous to your neighbors is one of Durkheim's Social Facts that I have observed in my society. One way to build relationships and trust in your community is to be generous and kind to your neighbors. It would contribute to the community's peace, prosperity, and health. 106Ee - FAM
An example of social fact that I have observed in our community is "language". There are several dialects here in the Philippines. In every region, there is a dialect that everyone speaks. This dialect could identify which region an individual is from. RSA - Uu
Durkheim's theory of religion exemplifies how functionalists examine sociological phenomena. According to Durkheim, people perceive religion as contributing to the health and continuity of society in general. In his definition, religion is more than just belief that influences or restricts individual behaviors in a community, which establish and deepen a sense of communal solidarity. As a result, religion serves to unite society's members by encouraging them to reinforce their shared values and beliefs on a frequent basis. One example is Islamic countries have such low suicide compared to non-Islamic countries, as suicide is haram (forbidden), which is unethical behavior and unforgivable sin, in Islam. AKLA-Uu
Durkheim's Social Facts focus on observing social interactions objectively rather than philosophically. Based on my understanding, one example I observed in my community is the relationship between employees and employers. Their social interactions could be analyzed objectively or is based on material relationship. Employees and employer relationship is founded on the competency of the employee and the professional ethics of the employer. NST-Uu
The social facts that I observed in our community is the Language because people that live in the same neighborhood tend to speak the same language. They can even create and transmit their own dialects. By generations, those norms might be used to identify what religion you are. _PSLM-Ee
Based on the definition by Durkheim, religion can be a social fact which influences or restricts individual actions in a society. Specific example is on suicide rates, Islam is known to forbid suicide and this can be attributed to very low rates of suicides in Muslim communities. AVS-Uu
[09May2022] Social facts are the reason why people within a society seem to choose to do the same basic things. An example of a social fact that I observed in my society would be Religion. Religion is a set of ideas, actions, and customs that are organized around basic societal needs and values. The city I live in is populated with Muslims in the majority, thus it also embarks on certain rules and regulations within the religion that we should strictly follow. Religion, in some ways, provides social control, cohesion, and purpose for people, as well as another means of communication and gathering for individuals to mingle and communicate. 106Ee - ANMP
Living in the Philippines, one common issue that I have observed is relating to Abortion considered as illegal, one big factor is due to religion. Philippines consider abortion illegal under all circumstances and is highly stigmatized, precisely because of the enormous power of Catholicism in the country. So we live with a society where abortion is really inhumane in nature and unethical in so many ways. Thus, people who wanted to do it, perform it in an illegal and unethical ways. 106 Ee-RPP
Religion is one of the social facts based on Durkheim's definition. In Islam, women are enjoined to cover their bodies (except for the face and hands) by way of Hijab (veil), and lower their gaze in the presence of men not related to them. JUJ-Uu
Social Facts are one of Durkheim’s most significant contributions to sociology. He defined sociology as the study of social facts, which he said were the actions of society. Social facts are the reason why people within a society seem to choose to do the same basic things; such as, where they live, what they eat, and how they interact. Thus, It is a theory that describe how values, culture, and norms control the actions and beliefs of individuals and society as a whole.
A one observed example of social fact is the Religion. As a Muslim, Islam as my religion is an organized and integrated set of beliefs, behaviors, and norms centered on basic social needs and values. We have the Qur'an, the Hadiths, and the Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad (s.a.w.) to follow. Islam somehow provides social control, cohesion, and purpose for people, as well as another means of communication and gathering for individuals to interact, etc. Thus, Islam is indeed a way of life.
MAT-Uu
A person’s wages are determined by the scale of their social contribution - one social fact I observe in my community. I am not necessarily involved in this kind of judgement myself, but I recognise the phenomenon in my society well enough: the more someone earns, the more they are likely to be admired by strangers; and perceived as interesting and exciting. Respect appears all too often to be directly awarded according to earnings. And, in a related move, if you don’t have much economic endorsement, it can be hard for your character or views to be taken seriously by your society.
Durkheim defined social facts as things external to, and coercive of, the actor. These are created from collective forces and do not emanate from the individual. A specific example of social fact that I have observed in our community is the custom of dowry in nearly all marriages, with the bride's parents generally receiving the property collected. In most cases, dowry is given by the groom to compensate for the bride's education, career, and wealth. This brings serious financial pressures for the groom's family as they try to meet the demands.
106 Ee - ASM
In our current situation, I can say that Marriage is an example of a social fact in our culture. A lower dowry is associated with marrying a relative. Both families can become egoistic at times. Another point to consider is that degree holders, such as physicians, attorneys, and even engineers have a greater dowry than other professionals. Where the Dialaga is a type of engagement that takes place prior to the wedding. The groom’s families visit the bride’s home for the meeting and send gifts such as food to tighten and seal the proposal they have in mind.
106Uu-RAA
A social fact consists of collective thoughts and shared expectations that influence individual actions. Examples of social facts include social roles, norms, laws, values, beliefs, rituals, and customs. Violating social facts confirms their existence because people who act against social facts are typically sanctioned. A specific example of a social facts includes "Parental role/responsibility", they are obliged and expected to provide and to care for their children.
106 Ee-ABA
One social fact that I have observed in my society is on the role of men and women particularly in a Maranao household, in which the man is the provider and is expected to be the one who works for the family while the woman stays at home to take care for their children.
106Uu-JMGM
An example of the social fact that I observed in our society is arranged marriage. It is done by the two families who talk about fixing the marriage of their daughter and son by their interests. It is usually done by the two families who are engaged in politics. One of the reasons for them doing this is for them to strengthen their power in politics. The second possible reason for the meranao in doing this act is for strengthening the bond between the two childhood friends. In order for them to strengthen their relationship and to have a common blood is for them to have a family connection by using their child.
AMJ-Uu
One of the social fact that I have seen in our community is marriage, having a huge amount of dowry will stands for high attainment of education, wealthy family, big clan, while small amount of dowry means the opposite.
106Ee-STS
Social Fact basically states that individual acts in a way that is general in society, which can either be done consciously or subconsciously.
A simple example would be social media, which somehow influences or controls individual actions in society. People in our society interact mostly through social media and they share a lot of things such as their ideas, opinions, and personal lives. In this way, people can create or cause an affect to society’s actions just like what happened in this pandemic and of course in this 2022 election.
106Uu - AMS
According to Durkheim, social facts are any way of acting, whether fixed or not, capable of exerting over the individual an external constraint, and for me, one of the social facts that I've observed in our society is the way we, Muslims, wear clothes. We wore clothes that covered our "awrat". We were taught by our parents to do it since we were young and expected to do so. We, Muslim women, wore kombongs, long-sleeved clothes, long pants, abayas or jackets, even though it was a very hot day. We believe that this way we can show how we can protect our beliefs and religion, even if other religions may find it strange or foreign. Exposing the intimate parts of the body (awrat) is unlawful in Islam and normally considered sinful.
SSPG-Uu
In Relevance to Durkheim's so-called social facts that I observed in our society is the right age for marriage. People often say “Ang bata mo pa nagpakasal kana” or “Kanus.a man ka magpakasal, tigulang naman ka”. They always view marriage as a must to people who’s in the right age to be wed, if not, you will be called as “gulang daga” or something like “pili.an” haha. Based on experience. OPE-Uu
One of the social facts I saw in our community is that "vote buying" has grown standard and is no longer an issue. Another example of social fact is our religion's (Islam) sunnah of having four spouses.
10Ee-ADC
Emile Durkheim's social facts describe how values, culture, and norms control the actions and beliefs of individuals and society as a whole. Based on what I have observed in our society, one example of social facts is the language being used. People living in the same area tend to speak the same language in order to understand and communicate each other. For instance, there is this kind of dialect called "Davao Conyo" where it is often used by rich people or millenials residing in Davao City. This dialect is a combination of English and Filipino languages spoken in a fussy way. If people tend to live here and coexist with them, they will also adapt this kind of norm. Hence, you can identify a certain area by the langauge they are using.
106Uu - NWB
Being thoughtful and generous to your neighbors is one of Durkheim's Social Facts that I have observed in my society. One way to build relationships and trust in your community is to be generous and kind to your neighbors. It would contribute to the community's peace, prosperity, and health.
106Ee - FAM
An example of social fact that I have observed in our community is "language". There are several dialects here in the Philippines. In every region, there is a dialect that everyone speaks. This dialect could identify which region an individual is from.
RSA - Uu
Durkheim's theory of religion exemplifies how functionalists examine sociological phenomena. According to Durkheim, people perceive religion as contributing to the health and continuity of society in general. In his definition, religion is more than just belief that influences or restricts individual behaviors in a community, which establish and deepen a sense of communal solidarity. As a result, religion serves to unite society's members by encouraging them to reinforce their shared values and beliefs on a frequent basis. One example is Islamic countries have such low suicide compared to non-Islamic countries, as suicide is haram (forbidden), which is unethical behavior and unforgivable sin, in Islam.
AKLA-Uu
Durkheim's Social Facts focus on observing social interactions objectively rather than philosophically. Based on my understanding, one example I observed in my community is the relationship between employees and employers. Their social interactions could be analyzed objectively or is based on material relationship. Employees and employer relationship is founded on the competency of the employee and the professional ethics of the employer.
NST-Uu
The social facts that I observed in our community is the Language because people that live in the same neighborhood tend to speak the same language. They can even create and transmit their own dialects. By generations, those norms might be used to identify what religion you are.
_PSLM-Ee
Based on the definition by Durkheim, religion can be a social fact which influences or restricts individual actions in a society. Specific example is on suicide rates, Islam is known to forbid suicide and this can be attributed to very low rates of suicides in Muslim communities.
AVS-Uu
[09May2022] Social facts are the reason why people within a society seem to choose to do the same basic things. An example of a social fact that I observed in my society would be Religion. Religion is a set of ideas, actions, and customs that are organized around basic societal needs and values. The city I live in is populated with Muslims in the majority, thus it also embarks on certain rules and regulations within the religion that we should strictly follow. Religion, in some ways, provides social control, cohesion, and purpose for people, as well as another means of communication and gathering for individuals to mingle and communicate.
106Ee - ANMP
Living in the Philippines, one common issue that I have observed is relating to Abortion considered as illegal, one big factor is due to religion. Philippines consider abortion illegal under all circumstances and is highly stigmatized, precisely because of the enormous power of Catholicism in the country. So we live with a society where abortion is really inhumane in nature and unethical in so many ways. Thus, people who wanted to do it, perform it in an illegal and unethical ways.
106 Ee-RPP
Religion is one of the social facts based on Durkheim's definition. In Islam, women are enjoined to cover their bodies (except for the face and hands) by way of Hijab (veil), and lower their gaze in the presence of men not related to them.
JUJ-Uu