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Sociology at Work
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We promote applied sociology — the use of sociology beyond academia to achieve positive transformation of society. We support the career planning of students and professionalism of sociologists working outside universities https://sociologyatwork.org
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"We must undertake a rethinking of values within environmental movements." A/ Prof Mahdi Kolahi on how sociology can help environmental activism shift from emotional logic to ecological ethics. iucn.org/blog/202509... #sociology #social science
Two columns of icons. On left: eye for 'emotional focus,' road for narrow ethical scope, CO2 for weakening environmental justice. On right: a mountain for ecological focus, a photo for broad ethical scope, scales for strengthening environmental justice
November 14, 2025 at 5:00 AM
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Head to our blog to see examples of sociology jobs in artificial intelligence ethics and policy research. We include opportunities for First Peoples, other students, & graduates

sociologyatwork.org/2025/09/06/s... #sociology #socialscience #jobs #careers #ai #artificialintelligence #socialpolicy
Infographic showing a person looking at a large laptop with security signs and emails. Title reads: roles for sociologists Infographic showing a person looking at a screen pensively. Title reads: Example job titles, including graduate development, data scientist, and head of data governance Infographic of a person with their finger in the air, looking at two forms. Title reads: Sociological skills, including policy development, analysis, and compliance Infographic showing a woman with a pen in her hair, with a screen, speech bubble and light. Title reads: building work experience, including research assistance, volunteering with not-for-profits, and paid graduate program
September 11, 2025 at 3:48 AM
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Are you a sociology student or graduate looking for work in social planning?

Roles include:
• Advocacy officer
• Project management
• Evaluation
• Community engagement
• Social policy

sociologyatwork.org/2025/08/23/h... #sociology #jobs #career #socialscience
Infographic of a tree with a word cloud of many social planning job titles and skills, such as project management, policy advice, and qualitative
August 29, 2025 at 1:30 AM
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See a case study of a sociology graduate who works in social planning. Her job includes writing, research, facilitation, and working with community. Projects include planning for child care, employment and income support programs, and housing services. sociologyatwork.org/2025/08/02/s... #sociology
Infographic of a person holding a clipboard, smiling. Beside them is a picture of the world with map pins and figures with speech bubbles
August 25, 2025 at 1:19 AM
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Sociology graduates have some of the highest wages amongst social scientists, and they out-earn maths and science graduates. Head to Sociology at Work to see the diverse career paths of applied sociologists, plus career-planning resources sociologyatwork.org/2025/07/05/a... #sociology #jobs
Infographic of a Black woman speaking to another woman holding a clipboard. Title reads applied sociology careers and pay
August 7, 2025 at 4:02 AM
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'High rents don’t just squeeze budgets; they fundamentally change how people live.' #Sociology study shows young Canadians who live in cities with high rent costs (Toronto, Vancouver) are less likely to form their own households in comparison with low rent cities (Quebec). news.ubc.ca/2025/03/...
Table showing monthly turnover rent vs independent living households for young people. E.g. In 1981, 66% of people 25-29 years lived independently, vs 29% in 2021
March 31, 2025 at 9:21 PM
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Visual University Space is a multimedia exhibition by students sharing their research on oral life histories from ten states in India. Zines, booklets, and documentaries show how first generation academics navigate discrimination herald.uohyd.ac.in/counter-narr... #sociology #VisualSociology
Students talk and lean over zines and booklets
March 30, 2025 at 11:02 PM