key sociological terms

social solidarity

shared beliefs, norms and values in a society which create a unity and a collective identity in society.

social cohesion

the strength of relationships, cooperation and social bonds which hold people together in a society

value consensus

the shared norms and values that most members in a society agree on, creating cooperation and social stability.

anomie 

a state where individuals feel disconnected from society because shared values have eroded, leading to increased deviance or other social problems

consensus

an agreement based on shared norms