Applied Sociology – Page 2 – Sociology at Work

Translating Sociological Theory Into Practice

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Applied sociology is the translation of sociological theory into practice for specific clients.

Applied Sociology Career in Research and Evaluation

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Dr Yoland Wadsworth reflects on her 42-year career in community research and evaluation

Podcast: Doing Applied Work

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Our podcast provides an overview of the work that applied sociologists do outside academia

Sociology at Work Podcast Series Kicks Off

Our podcast kicks off with a background about why Sociology at Work was formed, the types of professional concerns we address, and what you can expect from our series.

Introduction to Applied Sociology

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Our latest video covers applied sociology, the problems we address, and the type of work we do.

Sociology for Clients

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This post provides an overview of the client work that applied sociologists carry out, as well as examples of applied sociological work in the public service, the private sector, and consultancy.

Rigour in Sociological Practice

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We tell graduates that sociology can be used to improve the delivery of social services, that it can better shape social policy, that we can use it to mediate conflict to achieve social justice. Yet, once we enter our paid professional life, practitioners often encounter the perception that applied sociological work is less rigorous. WhyContinueContinue reading “Rigour in Sociological Practice”

Dr Martin Luther King: “Public Sociologist Par Excellence”

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“We must remember that intelligence is not enough. Intelligence plus character-that is the goal of true education.” – Dr Martin Luther King Jr is described as “a public sociologist par excellence.” We look at how sociology students can model his use of sociology to transform society, through civil rights principles.

Doing Sociology Beyond Academia: Making Applied Sociology “Work”

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This article provides an overview of applied sociological practice, the origins of The Applied Sociology Thematic Group of The Australian Sociological Association, and a summary of this special edition on ‘Doing Sociology Beyond Academia’ By Zuleyka Zevallos This special edition of Nexus focuses on the applied work of sociologists. There are multiple interpretations of what this mightContinueContinue reading “Doing Sociology Beyond Academia: Making Applied Sociology “Work””