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This discussion addresses Module Outcome 2. In this discussion, you will explore a key sociological concept, the Sociological Imagination. Be sure to watch this videoLinks to an external site. and read the chapterLinks to an external site. from Mill’s “The Sociological Imagination” titled “The Promise”. In other words, you need to be able to see how an individual’s personal biography is influenced by the social world, and how these biographies influence the way(s) that people interact with the social world. While there are shared social experiences within a culture, such as the type of political system you live in, you also have unique experiences that contribute to your social experiences. It will be helpful to read Millennial life: How young adulthood today compares with prior generationsLinks to an external site. from the Pew Research Center to reflect on changes we see from one generation to the next as you prepare your initial response.
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Before beginning this activity, be sure to read the Module Notes and the assigned readings and viewings. Use as much detail from the readings and other learning materials in the module as possible to answer the following prompts.
Examine one element of your personal biography and discuss how it has been shaped by your social experiences and/or how it has shaped your social interactions.
Discuss how your example reflects the history of the society that you live in (for example, changes in laws or social expectations) that might not have been true in another time period.
Your initial post should be at least 250 words and must substantively integrate the assigned readings with proper APA style formattingLinks to an external site.. For assistance with APA style formatting, visit the LibraryLinks to an external site. or the Excelsior OWLLinks to an external site.. Your
