What is Sociological Imagination?

Sociological imagination is a term that describes a framework for understanding social reality.

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Sociological imagination is a useful tool in understanding human social behavior and culture.

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It is the creative process in which the mind uses sociological knowledge to develop a new understanding of the world.

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It involves drawing on research about society and imagining new ways to organise society.

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It requires students to relate their personal experiences to societal concerns and to engage in self-reflection.

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