Sociology 101
Introduction to Sociology
Spring 2002
Dr. Scott SchafferDeveloping the Sociological Imagination
So far in this course, we've discussed the kinds of analysis that one needs to do to "think sociologically" or to "develop the sociological imagination." Below is a diagram to help you map out how these processes work together to yield a sociological view of the world.
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Interactional - Meso |
Structural - Macro |
Social Problem
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Sociological Problem
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What is it? (Description)
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How does it happen? (Diagnosis)
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Why does it happen this way? (Analysis)
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Should it happen in this way? (Critical evaluation)
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If not, how should it happen? (Prescription)
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Theoretical statement/argument about the problem: ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________