Sociological Imagination
The Sociological Imagination can be viewed in many different ways, each Sociologist having their own insights. The Sociological Imagination, was developed by C. Wright Mills, created to help one look at the world in a different perspective. Mills defined it as “It enables its possessor to understand the larger historical scene in terms of its meaning for the inner life and the external career of a variety of individuals,”. (Mills) Meaning that to understand yourself you have to look at the history and the world around you to truly see who you are. Many things can affect your life including, your environment, lifestyle, occupation and the society you live in.
According to Mills, society plays a big impact on a person’s life, in The Sociological …show more content…
This can be seen because certain cultures or races tend to follow their history. The Native Americans once roamed the land of America with freedom, until a greater population came and took over, they were then used for their advancements of the the land. Along with the loss of their land came loss of their traditions, “Many tribes (today) have become more active in preserving sacred sites and demanding repatriation of sacred objects from museums.” (Thio 218) Similar to the Native Americans are African Americans, although the African Americans came to America they were put to work as slaves and the Jim Crow laws were developed. These laws “were enacted to segregate blacks from whites in all kinds of public and private facilities.” (Thio 239) Although, slavery has been abolished it still exist today. Like the Native Americans, African Americans are still trying to prosper in the world, “they have attained an advanced education and the skills required by the technological changes in the U.S. economy,” (Thio 240). This goes to show that even though history has changed the world in many ways, it still finds its way into our daily life and I believe that was part of the Sociological Imagination concept.
In conclusion, I somewhat agree with The Sociological Imagination, history and society can affect us enormously. People do experience similar experiences and that by taking a step back from our lives
According to Mills, society plays a big impact on a person’s life, in The Sociological …show more content…
This can be seen because certain cultures or races tend to follow their history. The Native Americans once roamed the land of America with freedom, until a greater population came and took over, they were then used for their advancements of the the land. Along with the loss of their land came loss of their traditions, “Many tribes (today) have become more active in preserving sacred sites and demanding repatriation of sacred objects from museums.” (Thio 218) Similar to the Native Americans are African Americans, although the African Americans came to America they were put to work as slaves and the Jim Crow laws were developed. These laws “were enacted to segregate blacks from whites in all kinds of public and private facilities.” (Thio 239) Although, slavery has been abolished it still exist today. Like the Native Americans, African Americans are still trying to prosper in the world, “they have attained an advanced education and the skills required by the technological changes in the U.S. economy,” (Thio 240). This goes to show that even though history has changed the world in many ways, it still finds its way into our daily life and I believe that was part of the Sociological Imagination concept.
In conclusion, I somewhat agree with The Sociological Imagination, history and society can affect us enormously. People do experience similar experiences and that by taking a step back from our lives