Comments for Cultural Sociology http://www.culturalsociology.org Mon, 10 Oct 2011 05:27:25 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Comment on An Emergency Survival Kit is a Must Have for Everyone by disaster kits http://www.culturalsociology.org/self-help/an-emergency-survival-kit-is-a-must-have-for-everyone/#comment-26 disaster kits Mon, 10 Oct 2011 05:27:25 +0000 http://www.culturalsociology.org/?p=29#comment-26 Having a survival kit on hand can mean the difference between feeling confident about meeting any emergency situation calmly, and feeling completely helpless and out of it. In these uncertain times, when we have seen enough sudden and ferocious disasters to know that life can change in a split second, a survival kit is an absolute necessity. Having a survival kit on hand can mean the difference between feeling confident about meeting any emergency situation calmly, and feeling completely helpless and out of it. In these uncertain times, when we have seen enough sudden and ferocious disasters to know that life can change in a split second, a survival kit is an absolute necessity.

]]> Comment on Q&A: Sociology/culture help please? by Edgar Marin http://www.culturalsociology.org/cultural-sociology/qa-sociologyculture-help-please/#comment-25 Edgar Marin Wed, 25 May 2011 02:50:52 +0000 http://www.culturalsociology.org/cultural-sociology/qa-sociologyculture-help-please/#comment-25 Garments, scriptures, monuments.. Garments, scriptures, monuments..

]]> Comment on What is the differents in a sociology degree and social work degree? by Leo Lady http://www.culturalsociology.org/cultural-sociology/what-is-the-differents-in-a-sociology-degree-and-social-work-degree/#comment-23 Leo Lady Tue, 24 May 2011 02:10:09 +0000 http://www.culturalsociology.org/cultural-sociology/what-is-the-differents-in-a-sociology-degree-and-social-work-degree/#comment-23 Although you have many good answers here, I have found that it really depends what you want to do after you get the degree. I got a degree in Sociology. I have found that when looking for jobs I am qualified for the same jobs as those with Social Work degrees. They all fall under the broader category of social services or human services. However one main difference I noted was what classes you take. Social Work teaches, for example, classes about the welfare system. Although you may talk about the welfare system in a Sociology course, it is more about how the welfare system affects society as a whole rather than how the welfare system works exactly. In this case you may be more of a shoe in for a job with the state dealing with welfare applicants. You'd have a better knowledge of it specifically. They are both great, fascinating fields. Maybe try going to careerbuilder.com and enter each as a search term. Then read the job descriptions and decide which best suits you. But really it's probably more about the person than about what Bachelor's degree they hold. Especially when they're so related. They will pick the person they like best, the person that has the best background, skills, and qualities. Just do well in your classes no matter what you choose to give yourself the best future. Although you have many good answers here, I have found that it really depends what you want to do after you get the degree. I got a degree in Sociology. I have found that when looking for jobs I am qualified for the same jobs as those with Social Work degrees. They all fall under the broader category of social services or human services. However one main difference I noted was what classes you take. Social Work teaches, for example, classes about the welfare system. Although you may talk about the welfare system in a Sociology course, it is more about how the welfare system affects society as a whole rather than how the welfare system works exactly. In this case you may be more of a shoe in for a job with the state dealing with welfare applicants. You’d have a better knowledge of it specifically.

They are both great, fascinating fields. Maybe try going to careerbuilder.com and enter each as a search term. Then read the job descriptions and decide which best suits you. But really it’s probably more about the person than about what Bachelor’s degree they hold. Especially when they’re so related. They will pick the person they like best, the person that has the best background, skills, and qualities. Just do well in your classes no matter what you choose to give yourself the best future.

]]> Comment on What is the differents in a sociology degree and social work degree? by Dr_Adventure http://www.culturalsociology.org/cultural-sociology/what-is-the-differents-in-a-sociology-degree-and-social-work-degree/#comment-22 Dr_Adventure Tue, 24 May 2011 01:29:08 +0000 http://www.culturalsociology.org/cultural-sociology/what-is-the-differents-in-a-sociology-degree-and-social-work-degree/#comment-22 You would be much better off going to a university with a BA in social work if you want to be a social worker. The BSW is the most respected BA degree in the human services because it is accredited and has a good internship. A degree in sociology will give you a good understanding of social problems. A degree in human services at a BA level is uncommon (usually seen more at an AA level). You might really want to look at another university. DA You would be much better off going to a university with a BA in social work if you want to be a social worker. The BSW is the most respected BA degree in the human services because it is accredited and has a good internship. A degree in sociology will give you a good understanding of social problems. A degree in human services at a BA level is uncommon (usually seen more at an AA level). You might really want to look at another university. DA

]]> Comment on What is the differents in a sociology degree and social work degree? by ohmygosh http://www.culturalsociology.org/cultural-sociology/what-is-the-differents-in-a-sociology-degree-and-social-work-degree/#comment-21 ohmygosh Tue, 24 May 2011 00:36:34 +0000 http://www.culturalsociology.org/cultural-sociology/what-is-the-differents-in-a-sociology-degree-and-social-work-degree/#comment-21 Although sociology and social work are related fields, they differ in that the objective of the sociology program is to provide students with skills necessary to understand problems inherent in societal relationships and subsequently attempt to solve them. The objective of social work is to prepare students for careers in social and human services. In other words, sociology is an academic discipline focuses on preparing students for inquiry into and research of various social issues, and social work is a professional activity that seeks to intervene in "the relationships between people and their environment in order to improve the quality of life for individuals, families, communities, or organizations" Although sociology and social work are related fields, they differ in that the objective of the sociology program is to provide students with skills necessary to understand problems inherent in societal relationships and subsequently attempt to solve them. The objective of social work is to prepare students for careers in social and human services.

In other words, sociology is an academic discipline focuses on preparing students for inquiry into and research of various social issues, and social work is a professional activity that seeks to intervene in “the relationships between people and their environment in order to improve the quality of life for individuals, families, communities, or organizations”

]]> Comment on Can anyone with a sociology background explain the difference between white culture and American culture? by Kage http://www.culturalsociology.org/cultural-sociology/can-anyone-with-a-sociology-background-explain-the-difference-between-white-culture-and-american-culture/#comment-24 Kage Tue, 24 May 2011 00:00:56 +0000 http://www.culturalsociology.org/cultural-sociology/can-anyone-with-a-sociology-background-explain-the-difference-between-white-culture-and-american-culture/#comment-24 There's no such thing as American or white culture. Everyone in America was never from here, so they have a mix of cultures. White culture is also a mix of cultures. (Ex: German, Italian, English, Polish etc.) There’s no such thing as American or white culture. Everyone in America was never from here, so they have a mix of cultures. White culture is also a mix of cultures. (Ex: German, Italian, English, Polish etc.)

]]> Comment on What is the differents in a sociology degree and social work degree? by joslin http://www.culturalsociology.org/cultural-sociology/what-is-the-differents-in-a-sociology-degree-and-social-work-degree/#comment-20 joslin Mon, 23 May 2011 23:45:39 +0000 http://www.culturalsociology.org/cultural-sociology/what-is-the-differents-in-a-sociology-degree-and-social-work-degree/#comment-20 Sociology is the study of large groups of people -- like doing research with primates, or geographics for marketing, or jury selections. Social Work is helping individuals with mental health and daily living issues. Very different fields. Social Work is much more diverse, jobs are many. But you must do internship and more than likely clinical supervision, depending on where you live. Sociology work would be research oriented or big business oriented, but frankly, I cannot think of too many jobs in sociology. Maybe someone else can. Sociology is the study of large groups of people — like doing research with primates, or geographics for marketing, or jury selections.

Social Work is helping individuals with mental health and daily living issues.

Very different fields. Social Work is much more diverse, jobs are many. But you must do internship and more than likely clinical supervision, depending on where you live.

Sociology work would be research oriented or big business oriented, but frankly, I cannot think of too many jobs in sociology. Maybe someone else can.

]]> Comment on what kind of job can you get if you are interested in culture and sociology? by V http://www.culturalsociology.org/cultural-sociology/what-kind-of-job-can-you-get-if-you-are-interested-in-culture-and-sociology/#comment-19 V Fri, 20 May 2011 17:56:08 +0000 http://www.culturalsociology.org/cultural-sociology/what-kind-of-job-can-you-get-if-you-are-interested-in-culture-and-sociology/#comment-19 Sociology is a GREAT area of study. Granted, many careers in sociology are going to requires a Master's degree and beyond....depending on what you are really interested in and what role money will play in your decision..but there are still many jobs that are available with a Bachelor's in Sociology. I am including a link to the ASA website where you can see a list of careers in Sociology once you have obtained your Bachelor's. You can also check out the ASA website for jobs w/a Master's and beyond as well. GOOD LUCK to you! http://www.asanet.org/cs/root/leftnav/ca... http://www.asanet.org/ Here are a few examples: Administration: A professional with a degree in sociology is well prepared for administrative positions, particularly in government and public agencies that administer human services. Sociologists in leadership roles help define policies toward groups of people in need of public assistance. By leading teams of researchers and social work professionals, sociologists can reshape their communities. Business: A degree in sociology prepares a student for a career in business. Sociologists research consumer trends and work with market researchers to discover new opportunities to meet the public's needs. Some corporations employ sociologists to impact the social effects of major projects like plant relocations or store openings. Sociologists also help product designers understand the overall trends shaping consumer culture in order to inspire tomorrow's hot new products. Corrections: As the prison population in our country continues to expand, many local governments hire sociologists to understand the impact of tougher laws on neighborhoods. Sociologists also help corrections officials determine the effects of new programs and regulations on the prison population. Counseling: Some counselors and therapists study sociology in order to better understand some of the larger trends they see among patients. By using the kinds of pattern analysis techniques that sociologists are known for, counselors can focus their practices on critical needs in their communities. Education: A person with a sociology degree may choose to pursue a career in education. A bachelor's degree and teaching certificate are adequate for teaching classes such as political science, history, and social science at the high school level. Ph.D. level graduates may pursue careers at the college and university level. Investigations: Sociology professionals play larger roles at major investigative bureaus, especially the Federal Bureau of Investigations. Working with detectives and profilers, sociologists help law enforcement officials anticipate crime by identifying obscure patterns. Targeting areas that are likely to be the focus of criminals allows officials to deploy scarce resources more effectively. Therefore, investigators can close cases more quickly while improving the quality of life in previously dangerous areas. Journalism: Sociology majors with a proven ability to communicate well may find a home for their talents in a variety of news gathering organizations. Newspapers and local broadcast news outlets employ sociologists to help understand the kinds of stories that engage readers, viewers, and listeners in a particular region. Sociologists work with editors and market researchers to identify the right balance of news that audience members expect with the stories that need to be reported to uphold civic responsibilities. Politics: Sociology degree holders can play numerous roles in the political community. Campaign managers hire sociology professionals who can identify critical neighborhoods that can make or break an election. By understanding the traditional voting patterns of key districts along with the crucial issues that concern voters, campaigners can deploy volunteers and activists to win over voters. At numerous government organizations, sociologists analyze patterns that can affect the political and economic balance of the county. Examining the trends in housing construction and measuring the number of citizens who move to new cities can provide lawmakers with a clear picture of the challenges facing Americans today. Sociologists can also help lawmakers predict the success or failure of proposed legislation based on voting patterns and current research findings. Most importantly, sociologists manage the process of counting citizens in our census program every ten years. Instead of merely counting individuals in the country, as mandated by law, sociologists use the opportunity to conduct deeper interviews that reveal larger trends when compared to past results. Public Relations: Some sociology majors with an interest in journalism find jobs as public relations officers for major corporations. By reviewing market research data and understanding historic trends, sociologists can anticipate challenges when rolling out new products or building infrastructure. Sociologists who truly understand the motivations of customers, community activists, and journalists can effectively defuse problems in the media by responding to the public's concerns with carefully composed solutions. Research: Some sociology professionals can carve out careers as independent research consultants who examine trends in human behavior for a variety of clients. By carving out a solid reputation for reliable work, these specialists attract interesting problems without having to pursue grants like their colleagues in the academic sector. Senior Services: Over the next few decades, the United States will experience an unprecedented explosion in the number of Americans over the age of sixty-five. Numerous outreach organizations and government agencies are hiring sociologists to study the effects of an again population on our culture. In addition, many researchers hope to anticipate the results of the coming contraction of population as baby boomers die off. Sociologists use scenario planning exercises along with a variety of resources to predict the opportunities for future generations to thrive in a country with far fewer residents. Youth Services: Our society places more value on the lives of children than at any point in our nation's history. A variety of government agencies and nonprofit institutions monitor the impact of policies and parental habits on today's young people. Sociologists examine the challenges that young people face when interacting with people of other generations. They also examine the significant cultural shifts driven by young people's tastes in popular culture. P.S. If you LOVE Sociology....lecturing is a GREAT way to go! Sociology is a GREAT area of study. Granted, many careers in sociology are going to requires a Master’s degree and beyond….depending on what you are really interested in and what role money will play in your decision..but there are still many jobs that are available with a Bachelor’s in Sociology.

I am including a link to the ASA website where you can see a list of careers in Sociology once you have obtained your Bachelor’s. You can also check out the ASA website for jobs w/a Master’s and beyond as well. GOOD LUCK to you!

http://www.asanet.org/cs/root/leftnav/ca...

http://www.asanet.org/

Here are a few examples:

Administration: A professional with a degree in sociology is well prepared for administrative positions, particularly in government and public agencies that administer human services. Sociologists in leadership roles help define policies toward groups of people in need of public assistance. By leading teams of researchers and social work professionals, sociologists can reshape their communities.

Business: A degree in sociology prepares a student for a career in business. Sociologists research consumer trends and work with market researchers to discover new opportunities to meet the public’s needs. Some corporations employ sociologists to impact the social effects of major projects like plant relocations or store openings. Sociologists also help product designers understand the overall trends shaping consumer culture in order to inspire tomorrow’s hot new products.

Corrections: As the prison population in our country continues to expand, many local governments hire sociologists to understand the impact of tougher laws on neighborhoods. Sociologists also help corrections officials determine the effects of new programs and regulations on the prison population.

Counseling: Some counselors and therapists study sociology in order to better understand some of the larger trends they see among patients. By using the kinds of pattern analysis techniques that sociologists are known for, counselors can focus their practices on critical needs in their communities.

Education: A person with a sociology degree may choose to pursue a career in education. A bachelor’s degree and teaching certificate are adequate for teaching classes such as political science, history, and social science at the high school level. Ph.D. level graduates may pursue careers at the college and university level.

Investigations: Sociology professionals play larger roles at major investigative bureaus, especially the Federal Bureau of Investigations. Working with detectives and profilers, sociologists help law enforcement officials anticipate crime by identifying obscure patterns. Targeting areas that are likely to be the focus of criminals allows officials to deploy scarce resources more effectively. Therefore, investigators can close cases more quickly while improving the quality of life in previously dangerous areas.

Journalism: Sociology majors with a proven ability to communicate well may find a home for their talents in a variety of news gathering organizations. Newspapers and local broadcast news outlets employ sociologists to help understand the kinds of stories that engage readers, viewers, and listeners in a particular region. Sociologists work with editors and market researchers to identify the right balance of news that audience members expect with the stories that need to be reported to uphold civic responsibilities.

Politics: Sociology degree holders can play numerous roles in the political community. Campaign managers hire sociology professionals who can identify critical neighborhoods that can make or break an election. By understanding the traditional voting patterns of key districts along with the crucial issues that concern voters, campaigners can deploy volunteers and activists to win over voters.

At numerous government organizations, sociologists analyze patterns that can affect the political and economic balance of the county. Examining the trends in housing construction and measuring the number of citizens who move to new cities can provide lawmakers with a clear picture of the challenges facing Americans today. Sociologists can also help lawmakers predict the success or failure of proposed legislation based on voting patterns and current research findings.

Most importantly, sociologists manage the process of counting citizens in our census program every ten years. Instead of merely counting individuals in the country, as mandated by law, sociologists use the opportunity to conduct deeper interviews that reveal larger trends when compared to past results.

Public Relations: Some sociology majors with an interest in journalism find jobs as public relations officers for major corporations. By reviewing market research data and understanding historic trends, sociologists can anticipate challenges when rolling out new products or building infrastructure. Sociologists who truly understand the motivations of customers, community activists, and journalists can effectively defuse problems in the media by responding to the public’s concerns with carefully composed solutions.

Research: Some sociology professionals can carve out careers as independent research consultants who examine trends in human behavior for a variety of clients. By carving out a solid reputation for reliable work, these specialists attract interesting problems without having to pursue grants like their colleagues in the academic sector.

Senior Services: Over the next few decades, the United States will experience an unprecedented explosion in the number of Americans over the age of sixty-five. Numerous outreach organizations and government agencies are hiring sociologists to study the effects of an again population on our culture. In addition, many researchers hope to anticipate the results of the coming contraction of population as baby boomers die off. Sociologists use scenario planning exercises along with a variety of resources to predict the opportunities for future generations to thrive in a country with far fewer residents.

Youth Services: Our society places more value on the lives of children than at any point in our nation’s history. A variety of government agencies and nonprofit institutions monitor the impact of policies and parental habits on today’s young people. Sociologists examine the challenges that young people face when interacting with people of other generations. They also examine the significant cultural shifts driven by young people’s tastes in popular culture.

P.S. If you LOVE Sociology….lecturing is a GREAT way to go!

]]> Comment on what kind of job can you get if you are interested in culture and sociology? by lordreith http://www.culturalsociology.org/cultural-sociology/what-kind-of-job-can-you-get-if-you-are-interested-in-culture-and-sociology/#comment-18 lordreith Fri, 20 May 2011 17:09:11 +0000 http://www.culturalsociology.org/cultural-sociology/what-kind-of-job-can-you-get-if-you-are-interested-in-culture-and-sociology/#comment-18 Careers in sociology Census analyst Charities administrator Child welfare advocate Clinical social worker Community organizer Consultant Criminal justice planner Customer relations Demographer Geriatric social worker Group worker Houseparent Industrial sociologist Interviewer Labor relations Law enforcement officer Market researcher Mediator Ministry Population analyst Public opinion pollster Psychiatric social worker Recreation worker Researcher Rural sociologist School social worker Social services volunteer coordinator Social worker Sociology professor Substance abuse counselor Training and development Urban planner Youth care worker Fields in study in sociology Criminology Demography Human ecology Marriage and family studies Political sociology Popular culture Sociolinguistics Sociology of education Sociology of law Sociometry Suicidology Urban sociology Careers in sociology

Census analyst
Charities administrator
Child welfare advocate
Clinical social worker
Community organizer
Consultant
Criminal justice planner
Customer relations
Demographer
Geriatric social worker
Group worker
Houseparent
Industrial sociologist
Interviewer
Labor relations
Law enforcement officer
Market researcher
Mediator
Ministry
Population analyst
Public opinion pollster
Psychiatric social worker
Recreation worker
Researcher
Rural sociologist
School social worker
Social services volunteer coordinator
Social worker
Sociology professor
Substance abuse counselor
Training and development
Urban planner
Youth care worker

Fields in study in sociology
Criminology
Demography
Human ecology
Marriage and family studies
Political sociology
Popular culture
Sociolinguistics
Sociology of education
Sociology of law
Sociometry
Suicidology
Urban sociology

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