In the work of Durkheim, what does the term 'collective representations' signify?

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Lively rituals that foster a sense of communityWidely acknowledged images of deities or totemsCommonly held beliefs and ethical principles often embodied in a symbol or emblemPolitical instruments designed to mask social class inequalities

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Collective representations, according to Durkheim, are shared beliefs and moral values that are frequently represented through symbols or figures, reflecting the collective conscience of a society.