Sociological Imagination Case Study
The Sociological Imagination
Why would it be valuable for Alex to understand the importance of looking beyond his milieu?
The personal milieu focuses on the microenvironment of an individual. Therefore, the consideration of the scenario leads to the neglect of the challenges that the other people face. Moreover, the macro and micro environment share a link that corresponds to the welfare of the subject. For instance, success in the macro- level stems from various achievements in the microenvironment. For example, a prominent person exhibits traits of timeliness, carefulness, and honesty. The individual traits represent the micro-level. Conversely, the success is a derivative of several tasks performed appropriately (Malcolm 1809). Therefore, …show more content…
Neither of Alex’s parents attained tertiary education. According to them, the acquisition of the job at the grocers shop is sufficient to supplement his livelihood. However, the change in regime necessitates the utilization of different tactics to survive. Based on his needs and that of his parents, he has to make more money. Unfortunately, the current job is not sufficient to warrant a comfortable lifestyle (Malcolm 1812). Additionally, he has to combine school and a job that necessitates a least, 20 hours a week. The change in social history makes his parents wonder why he should endure such levels of stress. On the other hand, the transition also contributes towards the development of his biography.
Explain the difference between public issues and personal troubles. Select a public issue that we face as a society, and discuss the specific personal troubles it may cause for Alex in his personal …show more content…
Often, one is powerless to the constraints of public concerns. They have to initiate collective effort to trigger change or survive the plight. The difference is in the number of persons that suffer in the occurrence of the event. For instance, imposing a curfew on a community is a public issue. It will regulate the movement of the members of the society (Michelle and David 42). As a result, it is necessary that they reorganize their schedules to ensure they complete their tasks within the apportioned time. The curfew will lead to the development of personal troubles for Alex. With the time limit it will not be easy to attain the 20 hours of work in a week. As a result, he may fail in raising sufficient funds to support both his family and his tuition
Why would it be valuable for Alex to understand the importance of looking beyond his milieu?
The personal milieu focuses on the microenvironment of an individual. Therefore, the consideration of the scenario leads to the neglect of the challenges that the other people face. Moreover, the macro and micro environment share a link that corresponds to the welfare of the subject. For instance, success in the macro- level stems from various achievements in the microenvironment. For example, a prominent person exhibits traits of timeliness, carefulness, and honesty. The individual traits represent the micro-level. Conversely, the success is a derivative of several tasks performed appropriately (Malcolm 1809). Therefore, …show more content…
Neither of Alex’s parents attained tertiary education. According to them, the acquisition of the job at the grocers shop is sufficient to supplement his livelihood. However, the change in regime necessitates the utilization of different tactics to survive. Based on his needs and that of his parents, he has to make more money. Unfortunately, the current job is not sufficient to warrant a comfortable lifestyle (Malcolm 1812). Additionally, he has to combine school and a job that necessitates a least, 20 hours a week. The change in social history makes his parents wonder why he should endure such levels of stress. On the other hand, the transition also contributes towards the development of his biography.
Explain the difference between public issues and personal troubles. Select a public issue that we face as a society, and discuss the specific personal troubles it may cause for Alex in his personal …show more content…
Often, one is powerless to the constraints of public concerns. They have to initiate collective effort to trigger change or survive the plight. The difference is in the number of persons that suffer in the occurrence of the event. For instance, imposing a curfew on a community is a public issue. It will regulate the movement of the members of the society (Michelle and David 42). As a result, it is necessary that they reorganize their schedules to ensure they complete their tasks within the apportioned time. The curfew will lead to the development of personal troubles for Alex. With the time limit it will not be easy to attain the 20 hours of work in a week. As a result, he may fail in raising sufficient funds to support both his family and his tuition