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As you learn in Reel Society, the sociological imagination may be applied to any number of contexts, whether they are academic, historical, or community-related. After taking a sociology class, you will even be able to apply a sociological imagination to your own personal life. To start, answer these questions about how you might gain insight on personal issues through the use of a sociological imagination. Then learn how your answers compare to other students using Reel Society who are participating in the poll.

1

Before taking this class, would you have thought to use a sociological imagination to connect the personal experience of depression with the broader social world?
A)Yes
B)No
2

Suppose that you feel depressed. In which of these ways would you prefer to use a sociological imagination to better understand your depression?
A)Research the elements of American culture that may impact propensity toward depression among Americans.
B)Find out about trends in depression among people who are about the same age as me, and explore a possible relationship between age and mental health.
C)Do research on Americans' attitudes toward depression and other health issues.
3

Before taking this class, would you have thought to use a sociological imagination to connect the personal experience of divorce with the broader social world?
A)Yes
B)No
4

Suppose that your friend's parents decide to divorce. In which of these ways would you prefer to use a sociological imagination to better understand their divorce?
A)Find out whether their reasons for divorcing are common among other Americans.
B)Do research on how the divorce could impact your friend and his or her siblings.
C)Learn about the links between economic factors and divorce.
5

Before taking this class, would you have thought to use a sociological imagination to connect the personal experience of homosexuality with the broader social world?
A)Yes
B)No
6

An acquaintance tells you that he or she is gay. In which of these ways would you prefer to use a sociological imagination to better understand his or her homosexuality?
A)Find out about homophobia and discrimination against gays.
B)Do research on social groups advocating for gay rights.
C)Look into research on children raised by gay parents.





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