Ming is in an abusive relationship with her husband, but has remained in the marriage for several years. She endures the abuse not because she is weak willed but because in her culture it is unacceptable to get a divorce. C. Wright Mills would say this explanation was made by a person who possesses which theoretical understanding?
A) sociological imagination
B) sociological functionality
C) functional deviance
D) exploitive imagination

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C. Wright Mills' concept of sociological imagination refers to the ability to understand personal troubles within a larger social context. In this case, Ming's decision to remain in an abusive marriage is influenced by cultural norms and values, which is an example of how individual experiences are shaped by wider societal forces.

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