What is the scope of sociology?

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I want to pursue sciology and have passed 12th.

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    Konatham Abhishek If you do not go to the end, why to start? | Scholar-Level 17

    6 years ago
    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 criminal justice system, public health and welfare organizations, private businesses, law firms, international agencies, medical centers, educational institutions, advertising firms, survey and polling organizations are only some of the example where people from this background are required. There are options of working in other sectors with area specialists to
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    SHRUTI TIWARI | Contributor-Level 9

    a week 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 | Guide-Level 14

    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 criminal justice system, public health and welfare organizations, private businesses, law firms, international agencies, medical centers, educational institutions, advertising firms, survey and polling organizations are only some of the example where people from this background are required. There are options of working in other sectors with area s
    ...more
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    Sutapa Moitra Working for 28 yrs in garment fashion industy | Guide-Level 14

    8 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 health and welfare organizations, private businesses, law firms, international agencies, medical centers, educational institutions, advertising firms, survey and polling organizations are only some of the example where people from this background are required. There are options of working in other sectors with area specialists to help function.
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