Social / market researcher
What is sociology?
What career could it lead to...
NEW GCSE OPTION
It gets us to ask questions
Sociology is the study of the society in which we live. It examines how we are influenced and shaped through being members of groups and organisations. It focuses on:
- the way we make society what it is and
- the way society makes us what we are.
University lecturer
Social worker
Journalist
WHY STUDY SOCIOLOGY?
Police officer
Politician
How does ethnicity, religion and gender open up or close down opportunities in your life?
How are you influenced by your peers and the media?
Why do people behave the way they do?
Studying sociology is beneficial both for you and for society. By studying sociology you will learn how to think critically about social issues and problems that confront our society. The study of sociology will enrich your lives and prepare you for careers in an increasingly diverse world.
Why is it important?
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Social / market researcher
What is sociology?
What career could it lead to...
NEW GCSE OPTION
It gets us to ask questions
Sociology is the study of the society in which we live. It examines how we are influenced and shaped through being members of groups and organisations. It focuses on:
University lecturer
Social worker
Journalist
WHY STUDY SOCIOLOGY?
Police officer
Politician
How does ethnicity, religion and gender open up or close down opportunities in your life?
How are you influenced by your peers and the media?
Why do people behave the way they do?
Studying sociology is beneficial both for you and for society. By studying sociology you will learn how to think critically about social issues and problems that confront our society. The study of sociology will enrich your lives and prepare you for careers in an increasingly diverse world.
Why is it important?