Overview
The concept of 'strange in the familiar' encourages individuals to look at their everyday lives through a new lens. By applying sociological imagination, learners can uncover the underlying social structures and norms that shape their experiences. This perspective allows for a deeper understanding o...
Key Terms
Example: Sociology helps us understand how groups interact.
Example: Shaking hands is a social norm in many cultures.
Example: Using sociological imagination, one can see how unemployment affects families.
Example: Cultural relativism helps avoid ethnocentrism.
Example: Ethnography can reveal insights about community life.
Example: Observation is key in ethnographic studies.
Related Topics
Cultural Studies
Explores how culture shapes social practices and identities.
intermediateSocial Psychology
Studies how individuals influence and are influenced by social contexts.
intermediateQualitative Research Methods
Focuses on non-numerical data to understand social phenomena.
advancedDeviance in Society
Examines behaviors that violate social norms.
intermediateKey Concepts
sociological imaginationcultural relativismethnographysocial norms