Sociologists study how individuals are affected by each other and by the groups that they belong to. Sociologists are concerned with the effect of social traits on daily life. These traits include sex, age, or race. The results of sociological research help educators, lawmakers, and administrators solve social problems and make public policy. There are many opportunities for sociologists who use their skills to help people at the individual, group, or community levels.
Sociologists work in business, government, social service and education.
They counsel and make evaluations. They work in substance abuse prevention and treatment as well as economic and community development. Sociologists do research, write, and teach. They help lawmakers, administrators, or other officials who make social policy. Some sociologists figure out better ways to do new research and analysis.