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"I look at society and its effect on people."
Yes, but what do you actually do as a sociologist?
Sociologists study human society and social behaviour to understand and find solutions to complex social issues.
If you are interested in human behaviour, social organization, culture, and social change, a career in sociology might be for you.
Did you know?
How Will You Contribute?
The study of sociology benefits both individuals and society as a whole.
The more we understand the social issues and challenges facing us, the better we can address them.
Because of the field's breadth and diversity, there is virtually no life area where a sociologist's contributions are not valuable.
Specialization areas include:
Education
Family
Race and ethnic relations
War
Peace
Social psychology
Gender roles and associations
Political sociology
and more!
What Will You Do On The Job?
Plan and execute research to develop and test theories.
Develop, implement, and evaluate methods of data collection.
Collect data about people's behaviours in groups.
Prepare reports about research findings.
Present research findings at professional meetings.
Advise policymakers and other groups based on findings.
Teach sociology.
The Skills You Will Develop:
Understand group dynamics and different perspectives.
Construct and examine persuasive arguments.
Collect, manage, and interpret complex forms of data.
Communicateeffectively through written and oral presentations.
Quiz
Rupal wants to choose a career path that will allow her to support communities and ensure vulnerable people are safe from harm. She prefers working directly with individuals and does not enjoy paperwork or a desk job. Is she a good fit as a sociologist?
Sociologists can help vulnerable communities, but they do this through meticulous research using rigorous scientific methods. Statistics and computers are a large part of their work. Rupal might want to consider a different path.
Where Can You Work?
Because of its far-reaching nature, a degree in sociology can open up a diverse range of career options in fields such as:
Criminology
Guidance counselling
Higher education lecturing
Human resources (HR) representation
Market research analysis
Political analysis
Social work
Survey research
Sociology jobs typically require a Master's degree, and most sociologists hold a Ph.D. Many bachelor's degree holders can find jobs in related fields.
Quiz
Which of the following jobs is a sociologist trained for?
Sociologists specialize in understanding how and why people interact with each other and the social world around them. Only the community development worker would require this knowledge for their job.
Did you know?
This Byte has been authored by
Lubna Yasin
Design Educator