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Alfred McClung Lee posed the question “sociology for whom?” in his 1976 Presidential Address to the American Sociological Association. This question has plagued sociology since its inception: why do we do sociology? Do we do it for other sociologists? If so, research and academic publishing are the main outcomes of our discipline. Do we do it for a broader public? If so, then how do we support the activities of sociologists who practice outside universities? Young People, The Outsiders, University, American, Php, Street Art, Santiago De Cuba

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Alfred McClung Lee posed the question “sociology for whom?” in his 1976 Presidential Address to the American Sociological Association. This question has plagued sociology since its inception: why do we do sociology? Do we do it for other sociologists? If so, research and academic publishing are the main outcomes of our discipline. Do we do it for a broader public? If so, then how do we support the activities of sociologists who practice outside universities?

Institutional checklist to address the gaps in protection of academic activists. This includes: - Measures of prevention - Setting and administrating policies - Accessible dissemination of information - Education of rights and responsibilities - Provision of support during public harassment - Co-designing a safety plan with the affected staff member Sociological Concepts, Sociological Imagination, Rights And Responsibilities, Co Design, Activists, Social Justice, Current Events

Sociological Concepts

Sociological Imagination

Rights And Responsibilities

Institutional checklist to address the gaps in protection of academic activists. This includes: - Measures of prevention - Setting and administrating policies - Accessible dissemination of information - Education of rights and responsibilities - Provision of support during public harassment - Co-designing a safety plan with the affected staff member

“It’s time to banish any lingering myths about the value of a #SocialScience degree. Our report shows that employers in the public and private sectors are queuing up to hire social science graduates." Sociology Careers, Sociology Quotes, Social Science Degree, Ann Oakley, Classic Quotes, Quote Of The Week, Private Sector, Wall Street Journal

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Sociology Quotes

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Wall Street Journal

“It’s time to banish any lingering myths about the value of a #SocialScience degree. Our report shows that employers in the public and private sectors are queuing up to hire social science graduates."

“I believe not just in going for immediate and obtainable goals, but trying in a larger way to change our culture. I think that’s the special niche, perhaps, of sociologists. We realise how important culture is, and if we can make certain cultural changes –which are not easy, it takes a lot of people and it takes a lot of time– but when we make those cultural changes we find the social and political changes are much easier because we have a widespread support for it. It seems more natural then" San Jose State University, Social Activities, Problem Solving, Other People, Connect, Larger, Politics

San Jose State University

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Problem Solving

“I believe not just in going for immediate and obtainable goals, but trying in a larger way to change our culture. I think that’s the special niche, perhaps, of sociologists. We realise how important culture is, and if we can make certain cultural changes –which are not easy, it takes a lot of people and it takes a lot of time– but when we make those cultural changes we find the social and political changes are much easier because we have a widespread support for it. It seems more natural then"

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Scriptures About Fear

Nelson Mandela Day

In Honour of Nelson Mandela Day!

“You’re never too old to learn! … If you have life experience you have a lot to offer any organisation.” Dr Sue Malta shares her career as an applied sociologist in health and ageing Research Proposal, Research Methods, Research Institute, Project Management, Malta, Literature, Student

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“You’re never too old to learn! … If you have life experience you have a lot to offer any organisation.” Dr Sue Malta shares her career as an applied sociologist in health and ageing

Within academia, you cannot conduct research without ethics approval from the university. Outside of academia, some research organisations will have some ethics protocols in place, but they may not be inclusive of sociological values. Student Interview, Interview Questions, Latest Video, Workplace, Books, Biographies, Kids

Student Interview

Interview Questions

Within academia, you cannot conduct research without ethics approval from the university. Outside of academia, some research organisations will have some ethics protocols in place, but they may not be inclusive of sociological values.

“That’s part of the sociological genius in our field. If we can be good thinkers; and know how to find information; know how to link to other people; and try to connect micro and meso and macro and therefore know how to problem-solve, then we can be useful in any field. And there’s no field that a sociologically trained student can’t go into and be very successful.”

“That’s part of the sociological genius in our field. If we can be good thinkers; and know how to find information; know how to link to other people; and try to connect micro and meso and macro and therefore know how to problem-solve, then we can be useful in any field. And there’s no field that a sociologically trained student can’t go into and be very successful.”

By and large, and in spite of the challenges, applied sociological work brings great pleasure. Read about how I learned to navigate the highs and difficulties of working with clients. Challenges And Opportunities, Real Life, How To Apply, Reading, Face

Challenges And Opportunities

By and large, and in spite of the challenges, applied sociological work brings great pleasure. Read about how I learned to navigate the highs and difficulties of working with clients.

Where to Look For Contract Research Work: A good place to look for contract work is in local councils. They often have research positions especially in health policy. Sign up to job email lists for local councils in your area to keep on top of new opportunities. These contract research positions tend to run from six months to two years. There are also lots of contract jobs at the state government level. Contract Jobs, Looking For A Job, State Government, New Opportunities, Research

Looking For A Job

State Government

New Opportunities

Where to Look For Contract Research Work: A good place to look for contract work is in local councils. They often have research positions especially in health policy. Sign up to job email lists for local councils in your area to keep on top of new opportunities. These contract research positions tend to run from six months to two years. There are also lots of contract jobs at the state government level.

"The greatest benefit of my job and career to me as an individual and to my country is that I have laid a solid foundation for the professionalisation of teaching in Nigeria." Find out why Dr Steve Nwokeocha says sociology is his key to success in shaping national and regional policies in education. Management Styles, Regional, Leadership, Benefit, Foundation, Success, Positivity

Management Styles

"The greatest benefit of my job and career to me as an individual and to my country is that I have laid a solid foundation for the professionalisation of teaching in Nigeria." Find out why Dr Steve Nwokeocha says sociology is his key to success in shaping national and regional policies in education.

“Just knowing how to research and write a literature review, how to construct a research proposal – if I hadn’t done research methods, I wouldn’t know how to do that. So I use it [sociology] all the time. It’s a fantastic boon in the area I’m working in.” See how Dr Sue Malta uses applied sociology in her role as researcher and project manager in the not for profit sector!

“Just knowing how to research and write a literature review, how to construct a research proposal – if I hadn’t done research methods, I wouldn’t know how to do that. So I use it [sociology] all the time. It’s a fantastic boon in the area I’m working in.” See how Dr Sue Malta uses applied sociology in her role as researcher and project manager in the not for profit sector!

Don’t discount the market research industry. We tend to look down on this field in sociology. Sure there is a lot of poor research pumped out under the guise of market research, but wide-sweeping elitism on where sociologists should work is a disservice to our training and expertise. More case studies on where to find contract work as an applied sociologist! Market Research, Case Study, Training

Market Research

Don’t discount the market research industry. We tend to look down on this field in sociology. Sure there is a lot of poor research pumped out under the guise of market research, but wide-sweeping elitism on where sociologists should work is a disservice to our training and expertise. More case studies on where to find contract work as an applied sociologist!

"Sociologists collectively need to make their voice heard, not only in their respective countries but also across international borders." The Voice, Countries

"Sociologists collectively need to make their voice heard, not only in their respective countries but also across international borders."

Dr Dan Brook argues that social activism is a good way to begin to practice sociology ahead of a professional career. He sees that community work teaches students how to network. This includes learning to work with different types of people – some of whom will agree with their ideas, others who will disagree. Social activism and volunteering also connects students to potential future co-workers and supervisors. Community work helps students interact with people using applied sociology. Different Types Of People, Anti Smoking, Global Warming, Teaching

Different Types Of People

Dr Dan Brook argues that social activism is a good way to begin to practice sociology ahead of a professional career. He sees that community work teaches students how to network. This includes learning to work with different types of people – some of whom will agree with their ideas, others who will disagree. Social activism and volunteering also connects students to potential future co-workers and supervisors. Community work helps students interact with people using applied sociology.

Check out our video providing career advice for students on how to translate theory into practice when working outside academia. I cover workplace ethics as well how to manage your professional identity outside of academia and the importance of networking. I share some lessons of what it was like managing my research consultancy business and how to market yourself, including through social media.s Sociology Class, Career Advice, Counseling Office, Future Career, Group Work, Social Work

Sociology Class

Counseling Office

Check out our video providing career advice for students on how to translate theory into practice when working outside academia. I cover workplace ethics as well how to manage your professional identity outside of academia and the importance of networking. I share some lessons of what it was like managing my research consultancy business and how to market yourself, including through social media.s

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What You Can Do

Sociology is unique... it takes examples directly from experience and culture and then asks students to analyse, question and consider the nature and implications of the “taken for granted” aspects of everyday life. This applied analysis enables the new sociology student to move beyond secondary education, developing their awareness and skills into broader fields of thinking and doing. The Taken, Taken For Granted, Enabling, Fields, Opportunity, Students, Take That

Taken For Granted

Sociology is unique... it takes examples directly from experience and culture and then asks students to analyse, question and consider the nature and implications of the “taken for granted” aspects of everyday life. This applied analysis enables the new sociology student to move beyond secondary education, developing their awareness and skills into broader fields of thinking and doing.

"The greatest benefit of my job and career to me as an individual and to my country is that I have laid a solid foundation for the professionalisation of teaching in Nigeria." Find out why Dr Steve Nwokeocha says sociology is his key to success in shaping national and regional policies in education.

"The greatest benefit of my job and career to me as an individual and to my country is that I have laid a solid foundation for the professionalisation of teaching in Nigeria." Find out why Dr Steve Nwokeocha says sociology is his key to success in shaping national and regional policies in education.

"My life and the lives of those around me are viewed through a sociological lens." Todays Verse, Gucci Eyeglasses, Bible Love, The Way He Looks, Optician, Writing Prompts, Writing Resources, Enchanted, Latest Fashion Trends

Gucci Eyeglasses

The Way He Looks

Writing Prompts

Writing Resources

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"My life and the lives of those around me are viewed through a sociological lens."

"Sociologists collectively need to make their voice heard, not only in their respective countries but also across international borders." Hear, hear!

"Sociologists collectively need to make their voice heard, not only in their respective countries but also across international borders." Hear, hear!

Strangely, even though these issues of parenthood, gender and equity are analysed within sociology, in vocational terms it has not seen a way to address these issues in the modern academic career-track context. Read Dr Anna Bennett's story of leaving academic sociology and later moving into teaching enabling courses in sociology with educationally disadvantaged youth. Gender Equity, Assessment, Anna, Youth, Track

Strangely, even though these issues of parenthood, gender and equity are analysed within sociology, in vocational terms it has not seen a way to address these issues in the modern academic career-track context. Read Dr Anna Bennett's story of leaving academic sociology and later moving into teaching enabling courses in sociology with educationally disadvantaged youth.

"I see social discourses, perceptions of risk, the nexus between gender and power, and the gendered division of labour as important issues that I try to incorporate into the way I think about my job and how I might affect social change." Social Change, I Tried, No Way, Perception, Division, Gender

"I see social discourses, perceptions of risk, the nexus between gender and power, and the gendered division of labour as important issues that I try to incorporate into the way I think about my job and how I might affect social change."

Sociology, politics and culture are inextricably linked – at least in practice, if not always in theory. I don’t think we can have one without the others. – Dr Dan Brook

Sociology, politics and culture are inextricably linked – at least in practice, if not always in theory. I don’t think we can have one without the others. – Dr Dan Brook