What Does It Mean to Use Your Sociological Imagination

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Essay

What does it mean to use your sociological imagination?

Explore specialized sociological theories, including exchange theory, queer theory, theories of consumption, globalization, and the integration of micro and macro sociological perspectives.

Understand the evolution of sociological theories throughout the twentieth century.

Identify the role of social contexts in shaping sociological theories.

Recognize the foundation and development of major sociological theories, including structural functionalism, conflict theory, and symbolic interactionism.

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Definitions:

Health

A state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being, and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.

Disease

A condition that disrupts a person’s body or mind's normal functioning, often characterized by specific symptoms and signs.

Illness

A state of poor health, often associated with disease, infection, or abnormal physical or psychological condition.

Hospitalization

The act of admitting a patient to a hospital for treatment, observation, or other healthcare needs.