Who defined the concept of ‘social function’ and ‘collective consciousness’?
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The concepts of "social function" and "collective consciousness" are associated with the French sociologist Émile Durkheim. Durkheim is considered one of the founding figures of sociology, and he explored the ways in which social structures and institutions shape individual behavior and collective life. He defined social function as the role or purpose that social phenomena serve in maintaining the stability and cohesion of society. Collective consciousness refers to the shared beliefs, values, norms, and moral attitudes that exist within a society and bind individuals together into a cohesive social unit.