People often view their personal experiences through their own personal lens and fail to consider the external factors that also influence their experiences. If we take a moment to see our surroundings at a distance, like an alien in an unfamiliar environment, we further understand how societal forces influence people. Likewise, sociological imagination affirms that there is a relationship between individual lives and the larger context (Ravelli & Webber, 2013, p.4). The concept of sociological imagination can provide insight to social issues such as eating disorders and how they relate to an individual (Ravelli & Webber, 2013, p.4). Eating disorders are often perceived as a personal trouble that develops from one’s personal choice, lack of
