Wright Mills in 1959. Sociological imagination refers to the relationship between individual troubles and the large social forces that are the driving forces behind them. “The sociological imagination is an empowering tool. It allows us to look beyond a limited understanding of human behavior to see the world and its people in a new way and through a broader lens than we might otherwise use” (Schaefer, 2016, pg. 3) Using my developing sociological imagination helps me understand social climates that shape people in different geographic areas by making them both the same and different. Sociological imagination allows me to go beyond personal experiences and observations to understand broader public issues. People’s lives are shaped by society. They become accustomed to different things and try to stay in trend. One’s society plays a role in one’s personality and the way they might live their lives. My sociological imagination led me to where I am
Wright Mills in 1959. Sociological imagination refers to the relationship between individual troubles and the large social forces that are the driving forces behind them. “The sociological imagination is an empowering tool. It allows us to look beyond a limited understanding of human behavior to see the world and its people in a new way and through a broader lens than we might otherwise use” (Schaefer, 2016, pg. 3) Using my developing sociological imagination helps me understand social climates that shape people in different geographic areas by making them both the same and different. Sociological imagination allows me to go beyond personal experiences and observations to understand broader public issues. People’s lives are shaped by society. They become accustomed to different things and try to stay in trend. One’s society plays a role in one’s personality and the way they might live their lives. My sociological imagination led me to where I am