Explain the connection between Émile Durkheim and mass society theory.Is it confirmed by research? Why or why not?

The foundation for mass society theory can be traced back to Émile Durkheim and his belief that people need to feel connected to the society around them in order for the individual and the society to be healthy.Mass society theory suggests that the forces of industrialization and urbanization,as well as the sheer size and pace of our contemporary world,are diminishing our ties to those around us.Without these ties,people are left feeling alienated,vulnerable to manipulation by elites,and prone to extremist social movements.
Beginning with the work of William Kornhauser,mass society theory has argued that people who feel socially isolated are attracted to social movements as a way of connecting with others and gaining a sense of importance and belonging.According to Kornhauser,then,the people who are most likely to participate in social movements are those who lack ties to the community.However,recent research challenges this assumption.For example,Thomson found no evidence to suggest that modern society has diminished people's kinship ties or connections to their local community.Additionally,those who feel most connected are most likely to join with others to achieve collective benefit.