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    Gestalt Theory is a must for a teacher who regularly delivers lessons inside the classroom. Everything thought inside the classroom is an experience learned by the mentor in all aspects such as reading. Experience is a great factor in the successful application of this theory in learning which can be applied both in visual and auditory. The brain has the ability to relate to the wholeness of an object even if it is partly hinted if it has an experience relative to the object. An example of this is

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    C. Wright Mills‚ a sociologist who wrote The Sociological Imagination‚ believes that the sociological imagination enables an individual to comprehend that he or she is a part of a bigger picture in this world‚ and with that understanding they can then be able to create a link between his personal troubles and public issues. In his own words‚ Mills claimed “It is the capacity to range from the most impersonal and remote transformations to the most intimate features of the human self and to see the

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    imagined community‚ which is accord with Benedict Anderson’s theory of imagined community. Whereas‚ it is under discussion whether since the reunification in 1997‚ Hong Kong has been gradually transformed into a part of China in terms of culture and identity and‚ thus‚ will no longer be a separated imagined community in the future. This short essay will firstly illustrate why Hong Kong is an imagined community till nowadays and then discuss the future of this community. Hong Kong as a community is imagined

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    The term “sociological imagination” according to C. Wright Mills is defined as the consciousness of how one’s personal social life and the social world have a connection (Schaefer 5). Sociology is the scientific study of this connection. Everyone has their own personal view about their social life‚ but not many think about their life from the point of view of someone else. After learning to view social aspects of one’s life from an outside source‚ the vital component of the “sociological imagination”

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    will bring to sell off the shelves because all these essential steps are working together to get the product or service noticed and getting people to buy it‚ so they can earn revenue. I think that the example could be characterized as the division theory with the innovation of the product or service‚ the diffusion that describes the information about the new product that will be receiving media attention‚

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    Sociological research techniques‚ ethics‚ perspectives and cultural diversity while conducting social research. In order to successfully utilize the three main sociological perspectives which we learned during week one (structural-functionalism‚ social conflict‚ and symbolic interactionism) we must understand the techniques used and culture being studied. Furthermore‚ there are several important details to consider before conducting research‚ such as the approach taken‚ the method utilized‚ and ethical

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    The sociological imagination is a complex concept that involves many components to make it whole. One component of the sociological imagination is that it is inspired by a readiness to view the world from the perspective of others. The imagination also includes stepping back from looking at the individual‚ and instead taking a focus on the social‚ economic‚ and historical circumstances that surround the issue that could have caused the problem. Furthermore‚ the sociological imagination allows

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    Individualism and the Sociological Imagination The belief that the individual controls his destiny and succeeds or fails based on talent‚ hard work‚ and perseverance is a central theme in the American way of life. This strong belief in individualism often dictates how Americans explain‚ and resolve social problems. This view that individuals are solely responsible for their success or failure in life‚ mostly unaffected by surrounding social forces‚ runs counter to the sociological imagination. C

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    Sociological Perspective Paper Jeremiah Jarman SOC/100 6 August 2010 Dr. Anne McDaniel The World has produced a great deal of thinkers. Socialologists have a keen understanding and insight into human nature and the world around them. They have developed many theories on the human thoughts and actions. Herbert Blumer was a profound sociologist who had a deep impact on social theory

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    A Place of Safety It is important to be part of a particular community for the simple fact that one must feel welcomed by someone or something to live in prosperity. The Christian community has not played a major part in my upbringing; to me it is the most significant community. Belonging to this church has taught me several values such as living a moral life and being generous with time and money. Before becoming a part of the City of Refugee church‚ I found myself lost‚ which is the way most

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