Anna Bennett discusses her experiences teaching sociology outside a university as part of an enabling course for youth aged 17 to 20 years who hope to qualify for tertiary study. By Anna Bennett Sociology not only offers us the tools to analyse and assess the society around us but, in addition, it allows us to considerContinueContinue reading “Opportunities for Teaching Sociology Within Enabling Courses”
Tag Archives: Applied Sociology Careers
I Can Feel Like a Ship Without a Rudder
Susan Pitt offers an introspection on the importance of peer support and networks for non-academics, and how this shapes her identity as a sociologist. Her paper also provides an example of one career path available to sociology students, within one of the various public service graduate programs. By Susan Pitt I have finally come to theContinueContinue reading “I Can Feel Like a Ship Without a Rudder”
Breaking Down the Otherness of Applied Sociology
This article examines the differences and intersections of applied and academic sociological practices. This includes a case study of applied sociology in social policy. By Zuleyka Zevallos This series on Doing Sociology Beyond Academia focuses on the dis/connections between academia and applied sociology, with a view to breaking down the divide between these complimentary spheres ofContinueContinue reading “Breaking Down the Otherness of Applied Sociology”
A Personal View of Diversity in the Sociological World
Julie Cappleman-Morgan and Annika Coughlin discuss the career opportunties for applied sociologists in the United Kingdom. They provide an overview of Sociologists Outside Academia, the group they lead within the British Sociological Association. By Julie Cappleman-Morgan and Annika Coughlin The world of sociology and sociological research is changing. The increasing demand for policy-related and evidence-based’ researchContinueContinue reading “A Personal View of Diversity in the Sociological World”
Using Sociology in Market Research
We explore the evolving history of sociological contributions to market research. We then delve into a current example of sociology used in a social marketing project for a government organisation.
What Can You Do With a Sociology Degree?
Specialist with the Department of Labour, social and casework supervisor, state medical investigator, development and urban planner, coordinator for youth development. What do these jobs have in common? They are applied sociology jobs!
Sociology Careers: Librarian
Check out this profile on a sociology graduate who works as a librarian.
Famous Applied Sociologists
Here is a an abridged list of public figures who have degrees in sociology.
Resource to Help You Land a Job in the Not-For-Profit Sector
Today we look at advice from professionals in the not-for-profit sector, including how to get your foot in the door through an internship. I also discuss how publishing your research might boost your CV.
Language, Ideas and Policy: Insights From the Periphery. Melbourne, Australia
In this paper Dina Bowman draws parallels between her initial encounters with the jargon and assumptions of employment services policy and the treatment of ‘invalid’ survey responses. The paper was presented at the Australian Sociological Association annual conference in 2010. Dr Dina Bowman dbowman@bsl.org.au Research and Policy Manager, Brotherhood of St Laurence, and fellow (honorary)ContinueContinue reading “Language, Ideas and Policy: Insights From the Periphery. Melbourne, Australia”