What is Applied Sociology?
A brief introduction on applied sociology By Dr Zuleyka Zevallos, 23 May 2009.1 The aim of this article is to broadly sketch what it means to be working as an applied sociologist. I begin with a general introduction into the discipline of sociology, before providing…
Resources
Sociology at Work provides articles, videos, podcasts, graphics and other resources to promote the excellence of applied sociologists and to support the career planning of sociology students. Our site was created as a network to help practitioners who work beyond academia. Make sure to…
Working Notes
Issue 1, June 2010 Welcome to the Inaugural Edition of Working Notes. By The Editors Working Notes is the online journal for Sociology At Work. We provide a platform for applied sociologists to share their work experiences, with a view to expanding recognition of what sociologists can do…
The Sociology of Doing Nothing, Probation and COVID-19
This is the second article from our special series on Applied Sociologists and the COVID-19 Pandemic. Dr Marian Badea works as a Probation Inspector in the social policy sector, in Bucharest, Romania. Marian analyses reports and coordinates activities of probation officers in 42 regions….
Using Applied Sociology to Provide Care to Student Residents During COVID-19
This is the first article from our special series, Applied Sociologists and the Covid-19 Pandemic. Benjamin Drury works as a Resident Head, in the not-for-profit sector (service delivery), in Chicago, Illinois, USA. Writing in April 2020, Benjamin discusses how his role looking after the…
Call for Submissions: Applied Sociologists and the Covid-19 Coronavirus Pandemic
I work in a policy team responding to the Covid-19 Coronavirus pandemic in Sydney, Australia. This is not our regular job; but it has become a large part of our work. Like many people, our directive has completely shifted. Our team is voluntarily working…
