The quest to understand society is never ending, yet imperative to our existence. If we cannot understand our society then we cannot fully understand the forces that makes us who we are as individuals. Whether we realize it or not, societies social...
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The quest to understand society is never ending, yet imperative to our existence. If we cannot understand our society then we cannot fully understand the forces that makes us who we are as individuals. Whether we realize it or not, societies social influence is everywhere. It dictates what we wear, eat, feel, think, and etc. After reading through all seven of the modules, I found many key sociological theories and terms that impact my everyday life. Sociological Imagination: For instance, the sociological imagination is a key factor in understanding societal concepts. We all have troubles, but the idea of the sociological imagination is to be able to distinguish one’s personal troubles from larger social issues. For example, when I was applying to colleges there were a couple that I was waitlisted for and even completely denied, which ended up making me feel like I wasn’t good enough. However, after looking at the bigger picture, I realized that my SATs were below average for the score
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