In your own words, explain what sociological imagination is and give an example that was not used in class or the readings of applying sociological imagination to some aspect of your own life. (Sociological Imagination)
What will be an ideal response?
Varies. Student should be able to explain how some aspect of their own life (this may be positive or negative) is shaped/influenced by larger social forces (this might be the time period, the state of an institution such as the economy, or perhaps how a social characteristic like race, gender, or social class influences that aspect of their life.
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a. individuals from each interact and share beliefs, norms, goals, etc. b. the leadership determines the rules and appropriate behaviors. c. the more powerful and privileged organizations dominate the less powerful.
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A) African Americans B) whites C) Asians D) Latinos
Is the systematic study of how biology affects social behavior and asserts that nature, in the form of our genetic makeup, is a major factor in shaping human behavior
a. Psychophysiology b. Genetic analysis c. Sociobiology d. Cybernation
Which of the following is considered a major problem regarding homeschooling?
A. quality control B. the number of teachers C. the quality of the time children spend with parents D. the rate of learning