Apply the sociological imagination to any of the following U.S. social problems to explain why your chosen problem exists.  In your response, you must thoroughly describe at least two explanations that are in the context of the sociological imagination.  Make sure you demonstrate correct knowledge of this concept and your ability to critically apply the concept to your chosen problem: 

a) Why does the U.S. have some of the highest rates of obesity in the world?
b) Why has the U.S. violent crime rate declined over time?
c) Why are racial/ethnic minority women in the U.S. more likely to experience premature births?
d) Why is the U.S. one of the most religiously diverse countries in the world?
e) Why do U.S. boys tend to outscore girls on standardized tests if girls' school performance is better than that of boys?