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Sociology Chapter Summaries

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Chapter one is a chapter which delves into the basics of sociology. It defines sociology as a critical study of the social. Throughout the book it often defines sociology in more specific ways, including “Setting out to show the patterns and processes by which society shapes us”. C. Wright Mills suggested that we must use our ‘sociological imagination” in order to exercise critical thinking about the social world that surrounds us. By using our imagination, we are learning how to challenge societal norms and question everything. Social Agency (individuals making their own choice and impacting society) and Structure (society creating individuals) is mentioned as well, which is an ongoing debate. Durkheim is mentioned in this, with reference
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