Sociological ImaginationĀ
The ability to connect personal experiences (ātroublesā) to larger social and historical forces (āpublic issuesā).
Personal Troubles
Private problems affecting individuals, often related to their immediate life (e.g., job loss, divorce).
Public Issues
Larger structural problems that affect many people in society (e.g., unemployment caused by economic recession).
Milieu
A personās social environment or setting (family, neighbourhood, workplace, etc.).
Biography
An individualās life and personal history.
History
Broader societal events and transformations that influence individuals and groups.
Structure
The organized pattern of relationships and institutions that shape society (e.g., government, economy, education).
Uneasiness
A vague feeling that something is wrong in society, without clear understanding of why.
Apathy
Lack of interest or concern, often resulting from not seeing connections between self and society.
Panic
A response when people recognize a crisis threatening all their values but feel helpless to respond.
Anomie
A state of normlessness or breakdown of social norms, often leading to disconnection or confusion.
Social Institutions
Established systems and structures in society, like the family, education, or political systems.
Alienation
A feeling of being isolated or disconnected from society, one's work, or oneself.
Value
A principle or belief that people consider important or desirable.
Crisis of Ambition
A social issue where people feel their efforts or dreams are meaningless due to structural forces.