Collective conscience
Durkheim's concept describing the shared beliefs, values, and moral norms that bind members of a society together and create social cohesion.
Real World
Following the 7/7 London bombings in 2005, public displays of solidarity — vigils, 'we are not afraid' campaigns — showed the collective conscience reasserting shared British values in response to a threat.
Exam Focus
When applying collective conscience, specify whether the context is mechanical or organic solidarity for precise application marks.
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