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Sociological Imagination In Ottawa

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The city of Ottawa has a population of approximately one million people. Although the city is made up of culturally different people, we are all one big community. A great definition of a society came from William Little, “A society is a group of people whose members interact, reside in a definable area, and share a culture.” (Little et al, 2014, p. 3). Every day, people interact with others, hundreds of times a day. Whether it is through verbal communication, social media or simple wave hello, society is always connecting. Throughout the city of Ottawa, there are millions of advertisements for anything you could imagine. From food advertisements, to real estate advertisements. One particular sign that stood out to me was found outside a bus …show more content…

(Little et al, 2014, p. 5) This sign represents the sociological imagination because it introduces a problem in society: overdosing on drugs. The sign also has alternative ways to be safe at a party. It is a great representation of society looking out for one another. An organization came up with this clever way of getting an important message across to the public. It emphasizes the relevance of taking care of yourself when you are in the vicinity of drugs and/or alcohol. The sign tells you exactly how to avoid getting in a bad situation that is out of your control. It suggests that you make sure to keep an eye on your drinks to prevent the possibility of a drug being slipped into your drink. It also suggests to take things slow and pace yourself. Having a plan for after the party is very important for your personal safety to make sure you return to your home safely. The only downfall to this sign is that some individuals may not be able to fully decode the message. People that use an apple device may have a slight advantage rather than someone who does not have a mobile device at all. Overall, this sign is a great representation of an important message being analyzed in a large

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