Soc 02 Geers Andy

Developing the Sociological Developing the Sociological Imagination: Visual assignmentImagination: Visual assignment

Andy GeersAndy GeersSociology 100 - 02Sociology 100 - 02

What effect does spending time with children have on the vitality andaging process of senior citizens?

Do the old teach the young or do the young teach the old?

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Are our children's role models Are our children's role models and idols living up to their and idols living up to their “responsibilities” as role “responsibilities” as role models?models?

Does obtaining wealth at a very Does obtaining wealth at a very young age influence the young age influence the behavior of athletes, behavior of athletes, musicians, or film actors?musicians, or film actors?


Even though littering is a social taboo, is it still possible to findEven though littering is a social taboo, is it still possible to findhumor or artistic value in this “crime”?humor or artistic value in this “crime”?

Who litters?: lower class citizens because they feel society “owes”Who litters?: lower class citizens because they feel society “owes”them something, or upper class citizens because “someone else willthem something, or upper class citizens because “someone else will

clean that up”?clean that up”?


Can a relationship with a Can a relationship with a domesticated animal domesticated animal replace a relationship with replace a relationship with other human beings?other human beings?

Are there major differences Are there major differences in personalities between in personalities between “dog people” and “cat “dog people” and “cat people”?people”?


Do most Americans feel it is necessary to drink alcohol in order to Do most Americans feel it is necessary to drink alcohol in order to let go of their inhibitions and insecurities to have fun?let go of their inhibitions and insecurities to have fun?

Are birthday celebrations as important to the world population as Are birthday celebrations as important to the world population as they are to young Americans?they are to young Americans?


How often do people do things How often do people do things just because they can, without just because they can, without regard to the consequences?regard to the consequences?

Does nostalgia ever influence Does nostalgia ever influence people to make rash decisions people to make rash decisions and change their path in life?and change their path in life?


Does the population of a city have a common goal of a Does the population of a city have a common goal of a successful society or are they primarily focused on their own successful society or are they primarily focused on their own

happiness?happiness?

Is it more difficult to obtain or maintain wealth?Is it more difficult to obtain or maintain wealth?


Does society create myths and legends when scientific facts are Does society create myths and legends when scientific facts are vague and inconclusive?vague and inconclusive?

Are religion and spirituality the same thing?Are religion and spirituality the same thing?


Why would a society purposefully subject itself to flooding and decay?Why would a society purposefully subject itself to flooding and decay?

How quickly do people adapt to a completely unfamiliar society?How quickly do people adapt to a completely unfamiliar society?


How fulfilling of a life does an only child have as compared to a child How fulfilling of a life does an only child have as compared to a child with siblings?with siblings?

Is the reason we do or do not have children related to our own Is the reason we do or do not have children related to our own childhood experiences or do our surroundings dictate that decision?childhood experiences or do our surroundings dictate that decision?


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