The document poses a series of questions about sociological topics for visual assignments. Some of the questions asked include: what effect does spending time with children have on aging for senior citizens; are celebrities fulfilling their responsibilities as role models for youth; can relationships with pets replace relationships with humans; and how fulfilling is life for an only child compared to one with siblings. The questions are intended to prompt sociological thinking around various social issues and behaviors.

1. Developing the Sociological Imagination: Visual assignment Andy Geers Sociology 100 - 02

2. What effect does spending time with children have on the vitality and aging process of senior citizens? Do the old teach the young or do the young teach the old? © Andrew Geers Photography

3. Are our children's role models and idols living up to their “responsibilities” as role models? Does obtaining wealth at a very young age influence the behavior of athletes, musicians, or film actors? © Andrew Geers Photography

4. Even though littering is a social taboo, is it still possible to find humor or artistic value in this “crime”? Who litters?: lower class citizens because they feel society “owes” them something, or upper class citizens because “someone else will clean that up”? © Andrew Geers Photography

5. Can a relationship with a domesticated animal replace a relationship with other human beings? Are there major differences in personalities between “dog people” and “cat people”? © Andrew Geers Photography

6. Do most Americans feel it is necessary to drink alcohol in order to let go of their inhibitions and insecurities to have fun? Are birthday celebrations as important to the world population as they are to young Americans? © Andrew Geers Photography

7. How often do people do things just because they can, without regard to the consequences? Does nostalgia ever influence people to make rash decisions and change their path in life? © Andrew Geers Photography

8. Does the population of a city have a common goal of a successful society or are they primarily focused on their own happiness? Is it more difficult to obtain or maintain wealth? © Andrew Geers Photography

9. Does society create myths and legends when scientific facts are vague and inconclusive? Are religion and spirituality the same thing? © Andrew Geers Photography

10. Why would a society purposefully subject itself to flooding and decay? How quickly do people adapt to a completely unfamiliar society? © Andrew Geers Photography

11. How fulfilling of a life does an only child have as compared to a child with siblings? Is the reason we do or do not have children related to our own childhood experiences or do our surroundings dictate that decision? © Andrew Geers Photography