Explore social forces that can affect our lives as individuals. Choose a private or individualistic act that could be regarded as a broader social problem or social issue.

Sociological imagination

Instructions
The textbook readings for Weeks 1 and 2 explore social forces that can affect our lives as individuals. For this assignment, choose a private or individualistic act that could be regarded as a broader social problem or social issue. You may choose one of the following or a topic of your own:

• Homelessness
• Domestic violence
• Addiction • Obesity

In a 2-page essay, address the following:
Thoroughly explain what the 0•sociological imagination is

• Thoroughly examine how and why the sociological imagination helps understand your chosen topic

• Incorporate one outside scholarly source you find on your topic