Application of Sociological Imagination
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Introduction
If there is something to think about in today’s society, then it should be the world of self-reasoning and critical understanding of life. This has raised the alarm in different fields of study, particularly in the world of sociology. The sociological imagination is a deeper practical understanding of things by ourselves away from our daily normal interpretation. It is not based on a merely visible outlook but rather from the critical eye on how they influence an individual’s life (Errasti‐Ibarrondo et al., 2018).
The above image support’s Blommaert (2017) idea that sociological imagination is depicted using three different illustrations: from the far left, equality as an aspect of sociological imagination comes out clearly. Regardless of the height, every individual is given an equal opportunity to access the football ground. The second illustration is all about equity; here, every person is given an equal chance using available resources to ensure they all access the ground despite their inability to meet the required standards. The last sociological imagination scenario is all about reality; this comes out clearly whereby it’s all about myself, or the issue is all about a personal problem.
Strangeness in the familiar
Strange in the familiar is addressed by the image clearly since, from the last picture, every individual is given equal opportunity to access the football ground. However, still, only the tallest can access the ground. This is also seen in the last picture, whereby the gentle one is carrying the little one to access the scene event though he is unable to access himself.
Conclusion
Sociological imagination equips oneself to perceive the action from the perspective of the third party and to have self-awareness instead of swayed by dictated factors. It better our understanding based on life experience and our being familiar with the forces affecting ourselves and people under similar circumstances.
Reference
Blommaert, J. (2017). Durkheim and the Internet: On sociolinguistics and the sociological imagination. Tilburg Papers in Culture Studies, 173.
Errasti‐Ibarrondo, B., Jordán, J. A., Díez‐Del‐Corral, M. P., & Arantzamendi, M. (2018). Conducting phenomenological research: Rationalizing the methods and rigor of the phenomenology of practice. Journal of advanced nursing, 74(7), 1723-1734.