SY101 Lecture Notes - Lecture 4: Osmosis, Auguste Comte, C. Wright Mills
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Sociology-course outline: wright mills had a concept called sociological imagination in which he thought social structures impacted people individually. To do this week, introduce yourself, read assigned reading for this week (introduction and ch1 of tepperman). Personal problems are a reflection of larger social issues. Social class and environment can hinder ones ability to attend university. C wright mills said a person on the street would have personal issues due to larger social issues. University students are being given more anxiety pills and depression and that could be due to the fact that mental illness is more talked about. In addition, the need for credentials is at an all time high, and the pressure of that can cause all of these issues. Things that are social structures could be gender, age, status, and ethnicity. Coming to class and taking notes or even waving at someone. The society you live in and how it impacts and influences your life.
