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Tag Archives: Rural sociology

Sociology Career in Sustainability

Oil painting of a vineyard pathway in between green trees in Sonoma Valley, California

How can your sociology degree help you establish a career in agriculture? We look at how one sociology graduate went from completing their degree in 2016, to applying her sociological knowledge to manage vineyards as well as testing new methods of growing crops and reducing water use.

Posted bySociology at WorkJuly 26, 2025April 19, 2026Posted inBlog, ProfilesTags:Applied Sociology Careers, Environment, Rural sociology

Youth Unemployment in the Illawarra: An Investigation into the Problems facing Young Job Seekers in our Region

Aerial view of two young people sitting on a bench outdoors. Both wear caps and they have a backpack beside them

Scott Burrows discusses his social policy work on youth unemployment. He explores how sociology can be used as a framework to understand citizenship. He ends by reflecting on his transition from university to a private organisation.

Posted bySociology at WorkOctober 30, 2012April 19, 2026Posted inBlog, Working Notes Issue 3Tags:Doing Sociology Beyond Academia, Rural sociology, Work

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