Problem: Sociological Imagination Essay
Instructions
The textbook reading for the week explores social forces that can affect the seemingly private act of suicide. For this assignment, conduct scholarly research on a different private or individualistic act that could be regarded as a broader social problem or social issue, something other than suicide. You may choose one of the following or a topic of your own:
1) Homelessness
2) Veteran homelessness
3) Domestic violence
4) Addiction
5) Obesity
In an essay, address the following:
1) Determine how the sociological imagination can help understand that problem.
2) Compare and contrast that research with the textbook's explanation of ways sociologists apply the sociological imagination to understand a problem.
The response must include a reference list. Using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, double-space, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.