Rhonda is a sociology student who babysits several children from her neighborhood. While one child is doing very well in school, the other is doing poorly. Rhonda looks beyond each individual child to explain their success and failure. She believes that the various opportunities offered by society explain the differences in their academic performance. Rhonda's thought process illustrates:

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Rhonda's approach of looking beyond individual characteristics to understand academic performance through societal opportunities aligns with the Sociological Imagination. This concept, introduced by C. Wright Mills, encourages us to understand personal experiences and outcomes in the context of larger social and historical forces.

Rhonda Is a Sociology Student Who Babysits Several Children from Her