Tag Archives: Sociological Imagination

20 Things that Happen in 1 Minute

The Comparative Perspective – one aspect of our Sociological Imagination – only works if we are comparing relatively similar things.  Often, sociologists try to compare families at the median income level, or the “average” family for one type or another. … Continue reading

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Sociological Imagination and Thinking Styles

Here are the Homework Questions, and the slides we saw in class, which can guide your reading and preparation for Monday. Homework questions: In the last part of Chapter 1, your text considers one issue example (welfare reform) and proposes … Continue reading

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Thinking Types – slides and Homework Questions

Homework Questions Here are the Homework Questions about Thinking Types and the Sociological Imagination: While they don’t match perfectly, how would you match the 3 parts of the Sociological Imagination to the Thinking Styles? Which Thinking Style is left out? … Continue reading

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