the sociological perspective or imagination emphasizes that our social landscapes have an impact on how we think about the world around us including our attitudes behaviors and even life chances
Based on the reading in your text, apply the Sociological Perspective to the Prins et al. article and the video, People Like Us.
In a thoughtful post of 2-3 paragraphs, consider the following questions (you may use these verbatim, or you may simply use them as a point of departure.
- What is the contradiction Prins et al. identify?
- Do socioeconomic class locations impact one’s ability to move up (or down) the class ladder? What examples can you cull from People Like Us?
- Where do you see examples of the study presented in the article in the film?
You can just google the article, but make sure that it is cited properly.