One of the earliest figures in American Sociology, Charles Sumner, noted the tendency of people to think they know sociology by virtue of living in society. It requires effort to move beyond personal opinions, views, or experiences to develop what C. Wright Mills called the Sociological Imagination. A sociological imagination refers to the ability to see and evaluate the personal realm in light of the broader social, cultural and historical arenas. What many of us often see as personal troubles or opportunities are in fact public issues. Social Awareness Quiz Please answer T for true or F for false.
Suicide is more likely among women than men.
Most marriages involve persons who live within a few miles of each other. Organizations in which members are told what to do tend to be more efficient than those based on democratic decision-making. The reason why teams win more often when playing on their home fields is because they do not suffer from jet lag and other disruptions in their sleep cycles and eating patterns. Most rape victims are very cool and calm when reporting the rape. Exposure to pornography makes people more likely to commit sex crimes.