The sociological imagination is something that each human being obtains as we experience life. Whether or not we have a well-developed sociological imagination depends on if we take the time to ask meaningful questions about society. Refusing to accept simplistic answers to the questions that we pose for ourselves, regarding human beings and the world that we inhabit, is the main way to develop these inherent elements into a true sociological imagination.
While reading Tuesdays with Morrie, I quickly jumped to the conclusion that Morrie would immediately give up after being diagnosed with a devastating disease. I believed that he would spend his final months dwelling on the past and remembering happier times when he was able to dance and teach. …show more content…
Sociologists use it as a tool of understanding the distinctions between groups and to compare within groups. Culture is the guiding force that refers to shared beliefs and knowledge, values, and communication. It drastically impacts the decisions that we make, whether we are aware of it or not. Society refers to a group of people, interacting in a given territory, who are guided by culture. These two concepts of sociology correlate with each other through the influence that they have on human beings in the world. Mitch abandoned his dreams out of college and succumbed to the common values of consumerism that surrounded him in his environment. Morrie guides Mitch and helps him come to the realization that he wasted many years enveloped in materialistic thoughts. The values that define culture are the overwhelming judgments about what is significant in regards to society. The way in which Morrie holds himself and talks freely about love and forgiveness of self and others inspires Mitch. “The way you get meaning into your life is to devote yourself to loving others, devote yourself to your community around you, and devote yourself to creating something that gives you purpose and meaning.” (page 43) Mitch reflects on his previous life choices and eventually aspires to carry out the …show more content…
Morrie has always adopted religious statements and values from various religions and belief systems. Morrie shares a Buddhist philosophy with Mitch to create a parallel for him, so he can accept that death is inescapable and everyone must face it to truly appreciate their lives here on earth. Social self is a process of interaction that is developed through communication with others and communication internally. Through the external and internal interactions an individual’s personality, outlook, and idea’s are developed. Mitch experiences this construction of social self during his time spent with Morrie, as well as, his own self reflection or communication. Morrie’s interactions with Mitch and those who surrounded him during the final months of his life were moved by the way in which he was able to look death in the face, thus realizing what is truly essential. Morrie’s advice to Mitch encompasses the message of rejecting the cultural norms and assessing your life in order to discover
While reading Tuesdays with Morrie, I quickly jumped to the conclusion that Morrie would immediately give up after being diagnosed with a devastating disease. I believed that he would spend his final months dwelling on the past and remembering happier times when he was able to dance and teach. …show more content…
Sociologists use it as a tool of understanding the distinctions between groups and to compare within groups. Culture is the guiding force that refers to shared beliefs and knowledge, values, and communication. It drastically impacts the decisions that we make, whether we are aware of it or not. Society refers to a group of people, interacting in a given territory, who are guided by culture. These two concepts of sociology correlate with each other through the influence that they have on human beings in the world. Mitch abandoned his dreams out of college and succumbed to the common values of consumerism that surrounded him in his environment. Morrie guides Mitch and helps him come to the realization that he wasted many years enveloped in materialistic thoughts. The values that define culture are the overwhelming judgments about what is significant in regards to society. The way in which Morrie holds himself and talks freely about love and forgiveness of self and others inspires Mitch. “The way you get meaning into your life is to devote yourself to loving others, devote yourself to your community around you, and devote yourself to creating something that gives you purpose and meaning.” (page 43) Mitch reflects on his previous life choices and eventually aspires to carry out the …show more content…
Morrie has always adopted religious statements and values from various religions and belief systems. Morrie shares a Buddhist philosophy with Mitch to create a parallel for him, so he can accept that death is inescapable and everyone must face it to truly appreciate their lives here on earth. Social self is a process of interaction that is developed through communication with others and communication internally. Through the external and internal interactions an individual’s personality, outlook, and idea’s are developed. Mitch experiences this construction of social self during his time spent with Morrie, as well as, his own self reflection or communication. Morrie’s interactions with Mitch and those who surrounded him during the final months of his life were moved by the way in which he was able to look death in the face, thus realizing what is truly essential. Morrie’s advice to Mitch encompasses the message of rejecting the cultural norms and assessing your life in order to discover