The French Revolution: The Affirmation of Liberty and Equality

There were two far-reaching events in the year 1789: the French revolution began and the formation of Unites States of America. In comparison, the French revolution was more radical, complex and violent. The revolution created a new social and new political order. Historians say it was a major turning point in social and political for… Continue reading The French Revolution: The Affirmation of Liberty and Equality

Understanding Stickup Kids by Contreras through Sociological Imagination

 “Neither the life of an individual nor the history of a society can be understood without understanding both.” C. Wright Mills. Mills (1959) used a concept called the sociological imagination to describe the ability to “think yourself away from the familiar routines of everyday life” and gauging them from an entirely new point of view.… Continue reading Understanding Stickup Kids by Contreras through Sociological Imagination