Asia – Sociology at Work

Sociology of Law

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Sociology student and Fullbright Scholar, Jesse Fenichel, worked as a “temp attorney” over the summers before heading to the Philippines to study the ever-growing market for outsourcing American legal work overseas.

The Power of Sociology

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“[Students] can see the power and relevance of sound social theories and sociological perspectives together with strong methodologies to analyse social conditions and suggest change.” – Malaysian sociologist Professor Abdul Rahman Embong

Eastern Europe and Central Asia: the Need for Practical Skills-Based Learning

The World Bank has released a new report – Skills Not Just Diplomas, which presents a critical evaluation on the state of education in Eastern Europe, Central Asia and the former Soviet Union. The report lends support for some of the goals of our applied social research network here at Sociology at Work – specificallyContinueContinue reading “Eastern Europe and Central Asia: the Need for Practical Skills-Based Learning”

Strengthening Business Through Sociology: The Work of a Council Coordinator in Hong Kong

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Adrian Lui works as a Council Coordinator for a global membership organization for the business community in Hong Kong. He tells us how his general sociological skills help him to work with businesses in order to strengthen their services. Adrian Lui adrianlws@gmail.com What is your occupation?My job title is Council Coordinator. My company is a non-profit, membershipContinueContinue reading “Strengthening Business Through Sociology: The Work of a Council Coordinator in Hong Kong”