Here are some of the ways in which taking sociology as a major or minor subject helps students build careers in health, business, and communication, as well as developing other vital professional skills.
Tag Archives: Health
The Sociology of Doing Nothing, Probation and COVID-19
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. COVID-19 social distancing laws have radically altered how probation officers carry out their work.
Using Applied Sociology to Provide Care to Student Residents During COVID-19
Benjamin Drury works as a Resident Head, in the not-for-profit sector (service delivery), in Chicago, Illinois, USA. Benjamin discusses how his role looking after the needs of students on campus has changed under lockdown, with much of his support moving online.
What is Clinical Sociology?
Clinical sociology is an applied practice that focuses on health intervention. In this post, we take a look at a definition of clinical work, as well as case studies on workers’ compensation and coaching through physical therapy. We also cover how you might forge a clinical sociology career.
Art Therapy, Visual Sociology and Dementia Awareness
Sociologist, Professor Cathy Greenblat, has a new exhibition of her photography documenting dementia and care. This post looks at visual sociology, art therapy as an applied sociological practice, and a visual sociology of dementia research
Social Acts
Anthony Hogan looks back over his career across academia and applied research roles in social policy.
Sociology as Other: Sociological Thinking Applied to Mental Health Clinical Practice
Joy Adams-Jackson reflects on her clinical work. She describes how she uses sociological theory in managing risk assessments in health settings. By Joy Adams-Jackson In this piece I write about my clinical observations and experiences from the perspective of a sociological ‘other’. While I work primarily as a registered nurse in a rural community mentalContinueContinue reading “Sociology as Other: Sociological Thinking Applied to Mental Health Clinical Practice”
Breastfeeding Policies atWork
A new study outlines the lack of support and resources that women academics face when they return to work and need to breastfeed their babies.
Using Sociology to Support Domestic Violence Victims
We explore the experience delivering care in domestic violence shelters, and how this differs from the academic theories of domestic violence survivors.
Supporting Women’s Well-Being, Education and Civic Engagement Improves Societies
A new infographic shows the importance of improving women’s socioeconomic outcomes, to prevent maternal deaths, reducing child marriages, and increase national gross domestic product.