What is the scope of sociology?

I want to pursue sciology and have passed 12th.

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Konatham Abhishek
3 months ago

Scope is wide. Sociology as a career is not only a very enticing career but also many options. career is diverse in terms of specializations that one can choose from. Once you have completed your education there will be quite some opportunities. Research institutes, criminal justice system, public h

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4 months ago

MA Sociology is pursued by many students as it offers lucrative career options. The scope of an MA in Sociology is

Scope

Job Profiles

Academia and Research

  • Teacher/Lecturer/Professor.

  • Researcher

Social Work

  • Case Worker/Social service worker 

  • Community organizer/NGOs.

Public figure/administration 

  • Government analyst

  • Government jobs (CSE,SSC,UPPSC) 

Nonprofit organizations 

  • Program coordinator/manager 

  • Policy Advocate /volunteer coordinator 

Corporate sectors 

  • Human Resource Manager/specialist 

  • Corporate Social responsibility (CSR)

Media and communication 

  • Content writer/Editor/Journalist/

  • Public relations specialist/Producer 

Social Media 

  • Youtuber /Social Media influencer

  • Content creator / media handler .

Gender and Diversity specialist 

  • Gender Equality Advocate 

  • Diversity and Inclusion Officer. 

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iam ssuhana
7 years ago
Hi Aishwarya, Scope is wide. Sociology as a career is not only a very enticing career but also many options. The career is diverse in terms of the specializations that one can choose from. Once you have completed your education there will be quite some opportunities. Research institutes, the crimin

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Sutapa Moitra
9 years ago
Sociology as a career is not only a very enticing career but also many options. The career is diverse in terms of the specializations that one can choose from. Once you have completed your education there will be quite some opportunities. Research institutes, the criminal justice system, public heal

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