Charles Wright Millss The Sociological Imagination

Blaine Rodriguez 9/29/2017 Gen Ed Component 1 In 1959, Charles Wright Mills, who is considered one of the more prominent figures in sociology, published The Sociological Imagination. This work of art is still used by sociologists and taught to many students today. After reading these five pages it gives a whole new meaning to the interactions and behaviors we encounter every single day. It becomes incredibly relevant and advised by Mr. Mills to â€Å"dig deeper† by questioning these scenarios. â€Å"Neither the life of an individual nor the history of a society can be understood without understanding both† (Mills, 1959, p. 1). The Sociological imagination is a frame of mind that enables a person to find themselves within the bigger picture of†¦show more content†¦Mills even says the structure of that society is failing and maybe because in that society there was little achievement in the goal of staying married, or was there enough motivation to stay married, maybe there was no attempt to adapt to the tough conditions of marriage. The variation of every person is the last part of this equation and the troubles they experience in their personal lives ranging from family, jobs, and economical problems is essentially out of personal reach. The society is then deemed flawed. The experiences of Japanese immigrants in the United States was a good example for the focus of sociological imagination. Following the attack on Pearl Harbor, every Japanese American, even the ones who were citizens, were forced to live in â€Å"relocation centers†. These immigrants faced the troubles of merely just trying to survive World War II, while attempting to make money, and adapt to a new life while being peaceful. An issue was the social structure of the United States was evidently weak at that point in time, there was no attempt to integrate with the Japanese, and the Americans weren’t motivating them towards greater goals either. The variety of American men and women were the ones prevailing before