Sociology?

Question

I want to know whatever i can about sociology here are some questions. but please tell me whatever you know about it

What do scociologists do?

What kind of classes do you take to be a sociologist?

Thanks!=)

Answer 1

I answered a very similar question by katru11, "sociology major?"  You might seek that out.  Sociologists engage in basic and applied social research as well as university teaching.  Most combine the two activities, which are role expectations for university faculty members.  You would need a Ph.D. but in preparation at the undergraduate level, a good background in other social sciences (including history) and in related humanities (especially philosophy) is recommended.  Nor should one avoid "hard" science, including logic and mathematics.  Sociology is a very broad field with many specializations within it so if you have a particular other interest, e.g., politics, economy, mass media, etc., you can end up doing research/teaching in such correlative fields as political sociology, economic sociology, and so forth.