Assignment:
Use your sociological imagination to discuss the connection between individual experiences and the social impact of being unemployed and the impact of unemployment as a broad issue.
In America today there are nearly 15 million unemployed citizens. Unemployment is certainly an economic drain on the nation. However it should also be remembered that unemployment can be devastating to the individual as well. And with so many people out of work there are very few of us who haven't lost a job or know someone who has. Since unemployment can lead to depression, insecurity, feelings of isolation and panic, the reality is that there are many families suffering, both economically and emotionally, during this time of economic hardship. (Deprez, Esmé E., 2009)