Zofia Rydet is a Polish photographer who spent 20 years documenting the ‘Sociological Record.’ We review her work, and then take a look at visual sociology as an applied practice.
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Sociology in Hollywood: Q&A with Parker Lemal-Brown
Parker Lemal-Brown is a sociology graduate who has worked in marketing and communications, as well as creative development and production for television. He now runs a consulting company.
Sociology Careers in AI Policy
Explore emerging careers for applied sociologists seeking to address ethical use of AI, as well as policy inequalities flowing from the proliferation of AI.
How to Find Work in Social Planning
Deep dive into social planning roles available to sociologists, how to build experience, and how to demonstrate your skills to potential employers.
Sociology Career in Social Planning
Today’s post delves into a sociology career in social planning. We explore how a sociology graduate went from her Bachelor’s degree to youth counselling, to research in a university, to managing large community projects.
Applied Sociology Careers and Pay
Some of the most common career paths for sociologists are in education, however, other more specialised jobs are in applied sociology. This includes social work, journalism, administration, and more. Here are a few sources that report on applied sociology careers and pay.
Sociology Ethics in an Applied Workplace
Reflections on managing research ethics in careers outside academia.
Podcast: Doing Applied Work
Our podcast provides an overview of the work that applied sociologists do outside academia
Sociology at Work Podcast Series Kicks Off
Our podcast kicks off with a background about why Sociology at Work was formed, the types of professional concerns we address, and what you can expect from our series.
Classic Quote of the Week: Ann Oakley on the Sociology of Women’s Unpaid Work
“Clearly, society has a tremendous stake in insisting on a woman’s natural fitness for the career of mother: the alternatives are all too expensive.” – Ann Oakley
Sociology at Work 