SOCIOL 1A06 Lecture Notes - Lecture 8: The Sociological Imagination
11 Apr 2018
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The sociological imagination the ability to see the connections between a personal experience and the boarder social connections. Do not look at dates (not tested on: wright mills (1959) founded the idea of sociological imagination. Could generate reasons for divorce, that are about the changes we see in the society that are linked to increased divorce rate. The value of marriage have become less secular (moved away from religion), Women become more independent therefore they become an equal rather than have to rely on a man to provide for them when they can rely on themselves. More likely to cheat (social media and technology) Idealistic shift human have become a lot more individualized. Higher expectations (what qualities do you seek in a partner?) Shifting ideas about gender and unequal sharing of housework. Inadequate supports for working parents which lead to marital conflict.
