Sociological imagination” refers to “the ability to see the societal patterns that influence individuals as well as groups of individuals.” This assignment will discuss how the ongoing Coronavirus Pandemic has affected our individual lives using Sociological Imagination.
First paragraph-
Illustrate the devastation the Coronavirus Pandemic brought on our society by presenting some statistics from at least one of the following organizations’ websites.
John Hopkins University & Medicine Coronavirus Resource Center https://coronavirus.jhu.edu/map.html
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/cases-updates/cases-in-us.html
National Public Radio: Coronavirus Daily https://www.npr.org/podcasts/510355/coronavirusdaily
Paragraph 2-
In your second paragraph, discuss how this pandemic has influenced your individual and/or your family members’ lives using the concept of “sociological imagination. (For instance, your school has switched to remote instructions. All your family members have to stay home all day and work or study. You may have limited access to the Internet, and that affected the quality of your schoolwork. As a result, you may have earned a poor grade last semester, etc.) You may discuss some positive changes in your life if any. Discuss the connection between the societal trend and your life or your family’s lives as clearly as you could. (2 points)
Paragraph 3-
2. In your third paragraph, report what other influences the pandemic has brought on different social groups (based on gender, race, ethnicity, age, geographical location, educational achievement, nationality, types of jobs, and/or marital status). Discuss how and why it has become a public issue(s) by summarizing at least one article/episode from the following major news media sites. Present the name(s) of the news organization(s) and the title(s) of the article(s) that you read/listen to. Make sure you discuss the connection between the societal trend and individual lives.
* BBC
* NPR: Coronavirus Daily
* New York Times
* Newsday
(For instance, some news media report the number of domestic violence has significantly increased in many developed countries due to the extended quarantine. Many people lost their jobs and/or are forced to work at home. This new lifestyle has increased frustration and conflict between a husband and a wife. The majority of victims are married women (especially in a lower socioeconomic status with small children) in this case. Others report that young women with limited education are most likely to lose their jobs because many leisure and service industry workers belong to this social group. These companies cannot reopen their stores due to the extended quarantine order. Others report that African Americans and Hispanics have a higher rate of getting infected by Coronavirus and becoming victims now than other racial/ethnic groups because many of them are surrounded by the crowded environment and have limited access to proper and affordable medical care.) (2 points)
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