To Émile Durkheim,some phenomena,such as structures and norms,stood outside of us and imposed themselves on us.What did he call these structures and norms?
A)social facts
B)false consciousness
C)rationalization
D)anomie

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Émile Durkheim called these structures and norms "social facts," which he defined as external and constraining forces that exist independent of individual actors but shape their behavior and attitudes.

To ÉMile Durkheim,some Phenomena,such as Structures and Norms,stood Outside of Us