Sociologists Sociologists Sociologists study groups of people, such as families, tribes, and communities. Sociologists study human society and social behavior. They look closely at the groups and social institutions that people form. They look at how the group was created and how people act within the group. 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.