How would you describe “the sociological imagination” to someone who has never heard the concept (note the influential figure associated with this concept)?

Instructions

 

The reflection paper is worth 10 points. The reflection should be one page typed written, single space, size 12 font. They must include your name, date, reflection paper number and the reflection topic. Reflections papers are deemed late the moment I do not receive them on the due date in class. Late reflection papers will be accepted for one week following the due date but will incur a 50% penalty (whether the paper is one hour late or a week late). Except under exceptional circumstances, I will not accept papers after one week has passed. Evaluation is based on definitions (3), linking the right figures with the concepts presented (1), grammar (1), spelling (1) and the discussion of sociology links to sociological issues (4).

 

Reflection queries:

 

  1. How would you define sociology to someone who has never heard about the discipline (note the notable figure/ figures associated with the creation of the discipline)?
  2. How would you describe “the sociological imagination” to someone who has never heard the concept (note the influential figure associated with this concept)?
  3. What kinds of issues can sociology address? Give examples and state how sociology would help to address these issues.