Sociology

Dr Zainab Rahman | H O D, Sociology Dept. | M K P, PG College

What is Sociology?

Sociology is a great Career option. Internet is brimming with pages on How to get into Sociology, while one should first understand What is a Career in Sociology. Just like you would normally not trust a non Doctor with names of medicines, you should also not trust opinions about Sociology from non professionals.

H O D, Sociology Dept. Dr Zainab Rahman has worked in Sociology for 22 years. H O D, Sociology Dept. Dr Zainab Rahman describes Sociology as:

Sociology is the study of society. Its the the study of the development, structure, and functioning of human society.

How H O D, Sociology Dept. Dr Zainab Rahman got into Sociology?

I did my schooling from St Georges Girls Grammar School, Hyderabad. I did my graduation from AP Agricultural University, Then I did Masters and PhD in Sociology from H N B University. I have been teaching sociology and practicing as a sociologist since 1987.

H O D, Sociology Dept. Dr Zainab Rahman's Talk on Sociology

Starts with what is:
1)	Sociology

Next, it covers Education. It is easy to Google information about what Qualifications are needed to enter Sociology, this Talk went a step ahead to talk about the body of knowledge one needs to develop to excel at Sociology. It explains Education needed in Sociology with these items:
2)	General Reading
3)	Social Sciences
4)	Research Techniques
5)	Literature
6)	Current Affairs

Then, the Talk focuses on the most important component that is Skills. Skills are the most important factor determining success in a Sociology. It explains Skills needed in Sociology with these items:
7)	Observation
8)	Communication
9)	Interpersonal
10)	Surveying Skills
11)	Analytical
12)	Empathy
13)	Comprehension Skills
14)	Diverse Career Opportunities

Sociology has an interesting list of Positives. This Talk defines Positives in terms of following items for Sociology:
15)	Research Orientation
16)	Stepping Stone to NGO
17)	Policy Making Opportunities
18)	Work Satisfaction
19)	Positive Impact on Society
20)	Growing Field

Challenges are the other side of Positives and Sociology is no exception:
21)	Limited Awareness
22)	Find & Create Opportunity
23)	Studying Intimate Relation
24)	Data Collection Challenges
25)	Quantification
26)	External Dependency

In the final section of the Talk, Dr Zainab Rahman talks about How a day goes in a Career in:
27)	Sociology

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[Trailer]
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