Sociologist Job Description

Sociologists study and analyze human societies in order to understand and explain the causes and consequences of social interaction. 

Typical Job Duties

• Plan and conduct research studies

• Study such topics as the relationship between the individual and society

• Study the attitudes, values and behaviours of people in groups

• May study and interpret social policy and legislation and its effects on society

• May act as an advisor to government agencies regarding social policy

• Write and publish reports based on findings

• May speak at conferences, schools, seminars and other engagements