Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Sociology

Chapter

Indian Society: Introducing Indian Society

Question:

Who argued that 'Sociology can help you map the links and connections between "personal troubles" and "social issues"?

Options:

Thomas Malthus

C. Wright Mills

Max Weber

Emile Durkheim

Correct Answer:

C. Wright Mills

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (2) → C. Wright Mills

"..C.Wright Mills, a well-known American sociologist has written, sociology can help you to map the links and connections between “personal troubles” and “social issues”. By personal troubles Mills means the kinds of individual worries, problems or concerns that everyone has. So, for example, you may be unhappy about the way elders in your family treat you or how your brothers, sisters or friends treat you. You may be worried about your future and what sort of job you might get. Other aspects of your individual identity may be sources of pride, tension, confidence or embarrassment in different ways. But all of these are about one person and derive meaning from this personalised perspective. A social issue, on the other hand, is about large groups and not about the individuals who make them up.  "