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"Outline the main features of the 'sociological imagination'. Using an example, demonstrate its value to the study of social life."
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Sociology 111 Essay 1: Sociological Imagination Due Date: Friday April 2, 5:00pm "Outline the main features of the 'sociological imagination'. Using an example, demonstrate its value to the study of social life." Name: Rebecca Proctor Student Number: 0433640 Tutor: Brigid Thompson Workshop: Tuesday 10am Relationships between personal troubles of an individual, and the private issues of a society, are the main features of the sociological imagination. The connections between biography, history and society play an important role. The sociological imagination gives a reflective view, of what is happening in the world and explains the relationship of an individual in a society. It adds value to the study of social life by being able to critique taken-for-granted assumptions and asks questions to view these assumptions in a new way. The use of applying the sociological imagination can be seen in the study of everyday life and increases the understanding of an...
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