- Five fields of action of sociology
- 1- Urban sociology
- 2- Sociology of education
- 3- Sociology of work
- 4- Rural sociology
- 5- Political sociology
- References
The field of action of sociology encompasses all orders of social life. A sociologist can work as a teacher, researcher, analyst, consultant, project manager and any area of social, socioeconomic, sociocultural and organizational impact.
He can also work in public bodies such as municipalities, ministries, public administration (especially in the area of health, social services, education, work and justice), in private companies (as a consultant or in the human resources department) and in the international scope (in research or advisory bodies or institutions).
Sociology studies man in his social environment, culture, country, city and social class, among other aspects.
However, the scope of sociology research ranges from large groups of society to small units of observation.
It does not study society as a sum of individuals, but as the multiple interactions of those individuals.
This study is carried out through systematic research methods that allow the measurement, quantification and verification of said interactions.
Five fields of action of sociology
1- Urban sociology
It is the study of social life and human interaction in metropolitan areas. It is a normative discipline that tries to study the structures, processes, changes and the problems of an urban area.
Based on these studies, sociology provides contributions for urban planning and the subsequent design of the policies to be applied.
Urban sociology uses statistical analysis, observation, social theory and other forms to study various topics, such as migration and demographic trends, the economy, poverty, and racial problems, among others.
2- Sociology of education
It is the branch of sociology that supports pedagogy, educational practice and all those involved in the process of education.
It is a discipline that uses the concepts, models and theories provided by sociology to understand education in its social dimension.
3- Sociology of work
The sociology of work was founded by French specialists after the Second World War. The object of study is the field of work, the socio-labor problem.
It studies work as a social practice through its economic, socio-labor, psychological and cultural determinations. She also studies work as the relationship between social classes.
4- Rural sociology
It is the field of sociology that studies social life in rural areas. It studies the activity and behavior of people who live far from large urban centers and economic activity on a scientific basis.
It includes the analysis of statistical data, social theory, observation and research, among others. Study the interaction between peasants, small owners, community members or any other figure, in their social and economic integration.
Sociology seeks to study how their basic needs are met, either individually or in their social life.
5- Political sociology
Study the relationship between man, society and the State. It examines the relationship between society and politics, and investigates the procedures that must be followed to promote the development of a society in a successful way.
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