Being Socially Imaginative The Sociological Imagination is the concept by C. Wright Mills, and it expands on the notion that sociology has a role in everyday life. Another way of seeing it is expanding one's view from their own lives to a broader spectrum of society. Two of Mills’ methods for cultivating a sociological imagination include thinking historically and thinking across kinds of sources, although Mills recommended avoiding using only one method since it could lead to biased results. The understanding of this sociological practice, allows for the understanding of the individual and the society, and connects them in attempts to create comprehension of issues in society.
Cultivating a sociological imagination allows me to connect problems in society to my life and finding the links between the two. This use …show more content…
I think I am so used to only seeing my perspective and live in my time without looking back at where issues originate from. The idea that many opposing views all have a valid reason to themselves that makes complete sense to the people who hold them is an idea that people should realize when attempting to fight issues in society. I think the ideas that C. Wright Mills attempts to convey resonated with me and I find the same value in connecting and disconnecting personal experience from wider society. I think going into life with a sociological imagination gives me an advantage, if I use it correctly. The problem with not having that advantage, is like when I was younger, I did not question the issues around me just because they seemed normal and no one was willing to stand up against the norm. Seeing other people's point of view really gives you a chance to evaluate your own reasoning and creates a greater understanding between opposing perspectives, which allows for fewer fights and more actual conversations about issues we have to deal with
Cultivating a sociological imagination allows me to connect problems in society to my life and finding the links between the two. This use …show more content…
I think I am so used to only seeing my perspective and live in my time without looking back at where issues originate from. The idea that many opposing views all have a valid reason to themselves that makes complete sense to the people who hold them is an idea that people should realize when attempting to fight issues in society. I think the ideas that C. Wright Mills attempts to convey resonated with me and I find the same value in connecting and disconnecting personal experience from wider society. I think going into life with a sociological imagination gives me an advantage, if I use it correctly. The problem with not having that advantage, is like when I was younger, I did not question the issues around me just because they seemed normal and no one was willing to stand up against the norm. Seeing other people's point of view really gives you a chance to evaluate your own reasoning and creates a greater understanding between opposing perspectives, which allows for fewer fights and more actual conversations about issues we have to deal with