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.According to C.Wright Mills,which theoretical understanding is the basis of this explanation?
A) sociological imagination
B) sociological functionality
C) functional deviance
D) exploitive imagination

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The concept of sociological imagination, introduced by C. Wright Mills, suggests that individual troubles and experiences can be understood in a broader social context. Ming's decision to tolerate abuse due to cultural norms is an example of how social factors can shape individual behavior and choices.

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