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1. Purpose: The purpose of this assignment is to introduce Mills’ Sociological
Imag
Purpose: The purpose of this assignment is to introduce Mills’ Sociological Imagination as
well as to describe a personal situation that you select to serve as the main topic of the
Sociological Imagination essay that you will submit in week 10. The topic is left to your
discretion and is preferably a situation that stands out in your life, or about which you can
write 4-6 pages.This assignment is the first step to the essay that you will work to complete
throughout the term. You are required to submit only the Introduction part, and should
have the following:Introduction: Write a paragraph introducing C.W. Mills’s Sociological
Imagination and give a general overview of how you’ll be applying it to the personal
situation that you will discuss in your paper. To do this, first, describe sociological
imagination. Then, clearly specify your topic by providing a brief description (1-2
sentences) of the personal situation that you have selected. Next, identify three chapters
that will be utilized to draw sociological concepts from that you will use to analyze your
personal situation. Lastly, identify one sociological theory from the text that you will use to
analyze your personal situation (e.g., conflict theory or symbolic interactionism).Use APA
format throughout the paper including for the Title page, and references and in-text
citations.