Introduction Sociological vs common sense

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example given by Mills is of marriage. If one

marriage fails, this is a personal trouble. When, as

in contemporary western society, divorce assumes

epidemic proportions, then although it appears as a

personal problem to each couple, we are justified in

seeking an explanation outside of individuals. The

same point could be made as regards other

sociological concerns, for example: child abuse,

domestic violence and poverty.