state the “sociological imagination”? How does it help sociologists..

state the “sociological imagination”? How does it help sociologists..

state the “sociological imagination”? How does it help sociologists

understand people and society more accurately or completely?

Which sociological theory (structure functionalism, conflict theory, or symbolic interactionism) do you think provides the best explanation for society and social interaction?  Please explain your choice and clearly identify the one theory that you think is the best AND provide a rationale for your choice.

Based on your observations, in which situations/circumstances are adolescents more likely to listen to their PARENTS rather than their PEER GROUP when making decisions? What types of dilemmas/events influence people to select one social agent (such as parents versus peers) over another?