Soci 101 mid term 1 study - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Section 1 Intro ● Sociological Imagination Definition: The ability to see personal experiences within a broader social context Key Idea: Individual experiences are shaped by larger societal forces. People have personal agency, but that agency operates within a social framework. Example: Homelessness may be blamed on the individuals who are living on the streets. Perhaps their personal choices influenced their position; some would say they are lazy, unmotivated, or uneducated. ● Divis...