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Hello! This 7-minute Introduction to Sociology video explains one of the most important concepts in sociology: the sociological imagination, coined and described by sociologist C. Wright Mills. We examine the example of the high cost of college textbooks using the sociological imagination. We reflect on ways that the sociological imagination encourages us to see our lives from both historical and contemporary viewpoints and motivates us to seek social change 🌍

Reflection Questions 🤔 Feel free to post your thoughts in the comments ✏️ 1. How does the sociological imagination motivate you to shift your thinking? 2. What personal trouble are you dealing with now that is also a public issue? 3. How is your life trajectory interconnected with historic and contemporary social forces?

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