Explain in detail how the sociological imagination is important to the scientific work of sociologists. For example, how is the sociological imagination used in sociological research? Provide at least one example.
After doing your own independent research, analyze an important issue in society from the sociological imagination perspective and contrast this with a non-sociological analysis.
Finally, provide at least one example of how the sociological imagination is currently used in public policy. For example, how is the sociological imagination used in order to deal with affordable housing shortages, combating crime, or city planning?