A female manager is attempting to climb her way to the top of the corporate ladder.She works as hard as,if not harder than,her male colleagues,but nothing she does seems to help her advance.She begins to notice a pattern: Men are often promoted,but women are often overlooked for advancement.The realization that many women in her circumstance are experiencing the same discrimination is an example of:
A) anomie.
B) Verstehen.
C) sociological imagination.
D) social cohesion.

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The realization that many women in her circumstance are experiencing the same discrimination is an example of sociological imagination, which allows individuals to see how larger social forces influence their personal experiences and opportunities. This concept was introduced by sociologist C. Wright Mills to encourage individuals to connect personal troubles to broader social issues.

A Female Manager Is Attempting to Climb Her Way to the Top