Sociologists in the workforce can apply their expertise on:
- Relationships between individuals (e.g., friendships or intimate relationships)
- Relations between groups (e.g., tensions between workers and owners)
- Processes such as socialization (e.g., how children learn within their cultural setting or institution)
- The role of institutions in society (e.g. education, families, the mass media and government)
Employers seek out the skills acquired by Sociology graduates, such as:
- Understanding questions associated with social issues
- Solving problems using critical, reasoned thought
- Communication skills gained through verbal presentations, discussions and debates
- Knowledge of social research, quantitative methods, research ethics and fieldwork
- Experience writing descriptive reports and analytical papers
- Ability to analyze root causes of social problems, and work towards solutions with diverse groups of people
Examples of Sociology career paths:
- Education
- Research & Policy analysis
- Data analysis
- Human resources
- Human rights
- Counselling
- Journalism & Media
- Public relations
- Law & Criminal justice
- Administrative roles
- Social services
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