Anthony Hogan is a Fellow with the National Centre for Epidemiology and Public Health at The Australian National University. His paper argues that sociology could make a stronger impact on social policy if it went beyond criticism and engaged with the imperfect aspects of decision making. Dr Anthony Hogan Anthony.Hogan@anu.edu.au Introduction This paper1 examines governmental policyContinueContinue reading “Beyond Merciless Critique: Reflections on the Contribution of Sociology in the Social Policy Space”
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Advice for Students Who Want to Work as Social Activists: A View From a Trade Union, UK
Gary Pattison provides advice for students interested in becoming trade union officials, including how he moved into his profession and how sociology helps him achieve better conditions for workers. Gary Pattison G.Pattison@dorsetcc.gov.uk I work as a trade union official with GMB, supporting members in their workplace / collective organisation. GMB is an amalgamation of manyContinueContinue reading “Advice for Students Who Want to Work as Social Activists: A View From a Trade Union, UK”
Becoming an Applied Sociologist: A Personal Journey From Student to Academic to Public Servant
Zuleyka Zevallos has a position as Sociologist in the Australian Public Service as well as being an Adjunct Research Fellow with the Institute for Social Research, Australia. Her paper provides a reflexive case study of her career. She argues that sociology students need better vocational training and career planning strategies. Dr Zuleyka Zevallos Contact Introduction ThisContinueContinue reading “Becoming an Applied Sociologist: A Personal Journey From Student to Academic to Public Servant”