Lea Campbell works as a researcher for a social welfare organisation in Australia, addressing educational disadvantage among young students. She argues that constructive conflict makes a difference in educational policies. Dr Lea Campbell lea.campbell@jss.org.au As I am writing for Working Notes two thoughts come up. First, I wonder if the term ‘applied sociology’ sits wellContinueContinue reading “War and Peace in Educational Disadvantage”
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Beyond Merciless Critique: Reflections on the Contribution of Sociology in the Social Policy Space
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”
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”