THE ROLE OF SOCIOLOGISTS IN A SOCIETY

The role of Sociologists in a Society 

People with training in sociology pursue a variety of different careers and research paths. "Sociology"" is such a broad field of study, supporting dozens of multiple career choices. What follows are several broad areas in which sociologists frequently choose to apply their skills and interests. 

a)     Social Welfare: 

Some people pursue degrees in sociology because they want to change society for the betterment. They study problems such as poverty, prejudice, and world hunger and attempt to find solutions. Jobs that relate to these kinds of interests include: 

i.     Social Worker & clergy

ii.     Child welfare worker

iii.     Adoption agency worker

iv.     Foreign aid worker 

v.     Social Mobilizer/ Social Engineer

b)     Crime and Deviance: Many Sociologist focus their research on understanding the roots of criminal and deviant behavior. Sociologists who focus on crime and deviance may conduct studies of juvenile delinquents, female criminals, or other subgroups of offenders. 

c)Health Care: 

An understanding of changing demographics and culture is essential for keeping members of society healthy. 

i.     Social Medical Welfare officer

ii.     Psychiatrist

iii.     Marriage of family counselor

d) International Relations and Diplomacy:  

Maintaining good rations with other states and societies is always important and challenging keeping in view the globe's Geo-political and Geo-strategic environment. 

i.       Diplomat

ii.     Public relations representative

iii.    Government communications worker

e)     Education: 

Many people study sociology because they want to develop more effective ways to educate a society's youth or because they want to continue learning and academic and research deeds about sociology itself. such people might hold the following types of jobs. 

Universities and college professors and national educational policy-makers. 

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