⚖️Law & Government
Sociologist
Studies society and how people behave in groups
Studies how society is structured, what social groups exist, and how people behave in them, using surveys and data analysis.
What they do
- ▹Conducts sociological surveys and studies
- ▹Analyzes data on how people and groups behave
- ▹Prepares reports for organizations and government bodies
- ▹Advises on social programs
Skills you need
- ▹Analytical thinking
- ▹Designing surveys and questionnaires
- ▹Working with data and statistics
- ▹Communication skills
- ▹Objectivity
Focus on these subjects at school
CivicsHistoryMathematics
Where they work
- ▹Sociological and market research companies
- ▹Research institutes of the Academy of Sciences
- ▹Public relations departments in government bodies and NGOs
- ▹Universities (teaching and research)
Pros
- + In demand in research, marketing and the public sector
- + Helps make sense of real problems in society
Challenges
- − Pay in academic research isn't always high
- − Research results take time and patience
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