Sociological Response Essay

When I had enrolled in sociology this past summer, I didn’t imagine I would learn so much! I’ve learned more than just how people interact; I’ve learned why. This has been a challenging class as there are many aspects involved, and it can be difficult to remember how they are all connected. However, the four things that have stood out to me are C. Wright Mills’ the power elite, the cultural transmission theory, symbolic interactionism, as well as the tie between medicine and sociology. Prior to this class, I was always under the impression that those who “have the power” in our society are those who were in the medical field such as surgeons, doctors, and dentists, as well as the stars successful in today’s music and movies. However, according