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Societies that have obtained and thrived on sociological imagination are usually within countries that experience freedom and have improved cultures. In most cases, social environments or communities without sociological imagination have always experienced ruling regimes as the standard (Maher par, 4). These communities have also have people's lives confined in a modest standard that has continued to plague the particular society for many centuries.
Generally, sociological imagination has several important lessons and insights into life, people and the society or community. For an individual, sociological imagination enables him/her to not only understand his/her own experiences but to also evaluate him/herself within a certain period. Additionally, individuals are also able to understand their chances in life by being aware of the people in their circumstances and social environments. Every individual's life contributes to the shaping of the society he/she lives in and to the history of that society. On the other hand, the society contributes to the shaping of an individual through its historical push and shove. Therefore, sociological imagination is considered as the most fruitful form of a person's self-consciousness since a person's imagination shifts from one point-of-view to another. Through sociological imagination, people with limited mentalities and perspectives usually feel awakened as they embrace the societal perspectives.
Conclusion:
Sociological imagination plays a significant role in the lives of an individual, people and communities since it provides insight on the perspectives, interaction and influence of social actions. Social environments are shaped by the history of the society and its individuals while people are shaped by the society they live in.
Works Cited:
Maher, Josh. "Sociological Imagination." Josh Maher's Blog. WordPress.com., 7 Jan. 2007. Web. 2 Dec. 2010.