Dina Bowman talks about her work with a not-for-profit organisation in Melbourne, Australia, which addresses social disadvantage through services, advocacy and research. Dina’s current research focus is on understanding inequality in the ‘working years’. She outlines how it is possible to use social theory in an applied context in order to address inequality and toContinueContinue reading “Addressing Disadvantage: Applying Theory to Practice. Melbourne, Australia”
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Accounting for Sociology in a World of Auditors, UK
Michael Hughes is the Director of Studies and Knowledge for the Audit Commission, UK, reviewing reports on local government services. He tells us why we should ‘never underestimate the value of a sociology degree in providing a foundation of skills and concepts for understanding other disciplines and their models’. Michael Hughes michael-hughes@audit-commission.gov.uk I am DirectorContinueContinue reading “Accounting for Sociology in a World of Auditors, UK”
Knowing That My Work Makes a Real Difference: The Career of One Applied Quantitative Sociologist, UK
Tony Alderton reflects on his career in civil service and his current role as a researcher for Early Years and Childcare with the Kent County Council in the UK. Dr Tony Alderton Tony.Alderton@kent.gov.uk I am employed… As the Researcher for Early Years and Childcare with Kent County Council in the UK. The Council deliversContinueContinue reading “Knowing That My Work Makes a Real Difference: The Career of One Applied Quantitative Sociologist, UK”