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    functioning of a human society, which can include the political world that an extravagant percentage of the population in the United States participates in. Using the sociological imagination is having the ability to make connections between personal experiences and larger forces in history and society (Conley, 2017, 4). The sociological imagination applied to the political world by looking at breakdowns of sex, race, background, and party affiliation and how these different demographics play a…

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    One’s sociological imagination will vary from person to person as it is partially based off his or her experiences. In more simplistic terms it can be depicted as one’s ability to connect his or her own particular problems and relate them back to a more social level that others may have in common. The sociological imagination is a very interesting yet complex component in one’s life. It is a real eye opener. There are many aspects one’s sociological imagination can touch upon such as social…

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    Throughout history different societies and nations have obtained different levels of sociological imagination. Some societies have never had it, others have obtained and lost it, while others have obtained it and thrived on it. In this reaction paper I will be discussing and explaining what is meant when we hear the term Sociological Imagination and what it defines. The sociological imagination enables us to group history and biography and the relations between the two within society. (Mills,…

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    Connor, When applying sociological imagination to history, you can consider transportation and how it has evolved. Humans being of great intelligence have found ways to evolve and develop ways to make life easier and faster. Another example would be communication. Years ago the only form of communication that existed was word of mouth, with the evolution of technology there are now several forms of communication. Today’s communication has not only positive because it is faster and most of the…

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    Sociological Imagination Essay: Am I supposed to be “lovin it”? In this paper, I will use the sociological imagination to connect my personal experiences of being a Crew Member at McDonald 's to everyday social interaction, culture, and society. The topics I will be exploring involve understanding values and norms expected of me as an employee at McDonald 's as well as using Goffman 's theories of impression management and Dramaturgy. I will examine the roles that I am expected to play with…

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    have abortions. Each group has strong and valid arguments, which makes this debate extremely difficult to resolve. As I did my analysis on the attitudes of Castleton students, I used the sociological imagination which helped me view the larger picture of the case. C. Wright Mills ' term "sociological imagination" can be defined as a way of thinking that one can possess, by being able to look at our society from a non biased opinion, and on a larger scale. It is having awareness of our culture…

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    2. Steinbeck is Genuinely the Product of His Social Milieu: A writer is an offshoot of the surroundings he is born in or brought up in. The social milieu, he lives in is a part and parcel of his creativity. It is very suitably said that the writers are not born rather they are shaped by the milieu they live in. It furnishes them with the raw material for their writings. Steinbeck’s works deal with a number of issues that he practically encounters in his social panorama. Out of all these issues,…

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    Throughout the history authors have wanted to depict the social and political conditions of their time. They have criticized it, agreed with it and generally wanted to voice their opinions on the conditions they live in. However, in what way does different authors depict social conditions of their time and how well do they get their message through? Oliver Twist is a novel written by Charles Dickens and published in 1837 during the Victorian era. The novel was specifically written to shine…

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    Sociological concepts, no matter how much they’re disputed, try to explain how or why something happens. Concepts like the nuclear family explain a dominant family dynamic from our past. Other concepts such a cultural relativism and assimilation help to explain how culture shapes our society, how people try to see it, and how people try to fit in and adapt to a new society. Certain sociological concepts have shaped who I am and what I believe today, and these concepts combined with new concepts…

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    There are many social factors, ranging from morals and ethics to wealth and status. Knowing how to act in life today with so many factors is tricky. The study of literature can help the audience learn more about what societal factors can affect one’s life and gives them knowledge on how to act today. As seen in The Odyssey, by Homer, the breaking of a promise results in harsh consequences. In one part of this epic poem, Odysseus makes a promise to the gods that he and his crew would not kill…

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