What impacted you to major in sociology?

Question

I'm still thinking about my major. I like my sociology class that I have now but I just want some inside to what would cause a person to major in sociology. And please only the ones that major in sociology. Thank you

Answer 1

when i started college, i was convinced that advertising was my calling.  i love networking with people and the creative aspect of designing ad campaigns, and there is a lot of money-making in the advertising industry,  so it seemed like a perfect fit.  i majored in communication with an advertising emphasis for three years.

during my third year, i started to feel burnt out by my comm classes.  it's not that they were too hard, it's that they seemed pointless.  here i was at a university paying to further my education, and all i was getting for my time and effort were half-assed lectures from stuffy professors about ethos pathos and logos over and over and over again.  i came to realize that comm is like a made-up major, and the subject matter is very one-dimensional.  i started looking for a minor that could supplement my need to learn something meaningful.  my counselor suggested sociology, as its focus on the masses is closely related to the mentality of the advertising world.

so i started  taking a few soc classes, and i was pleasantly surprised.  the material was so interesting and the theories we were learning were applicable because sociology involves everyone.  i was being taught a lot of the same concepts as my advertising classes, but in a whole new perspective.  i actually learned that a lot of the problems that exist in today's society can be attributed to mass media and advertising, which made me feel a little different about my career plans in that field.

another thing i liked was that the professors were so much more passionate about teaching the subject, something that my comm teachers lacked.  one of my soc professors in particular was incredibly inspiring.  one day he explained to our class that a sociologist can succeed in any facet in society and in any career path because they simply understand the science of people.  they learn many of the same principles taught by liberal arts schools while at the same time following the logic and reason of the scientific method, which together produce a valuable set of skills which are appealing to employers in almost every field.

after taking that class, i ended up switching my major sociology and i am grateful to this day.  i finally feel like i'm learning something that makes a difference.  also, my grades are much better now that i'm in classes that i look forward to everyday.

so i guess my decision to be a soc major happened out of circumstance, but if i were talking to a freshman thinking about majoring in something in the liberal arts field, i'd tell them to think about sociology.  it's a nice blend of a lot of different theories you'd learn in for example, communcation or political science, but with the perspective of how it affects society as a whole rather than individuals.  it's really interesting stuff.

Answer 2

I'm working towards my minor in Sociology and a major in Biology. I believe sociology is the perfect choice for me since I'm going to school to be a doctor. Since I will be dealing with people all day I believe it's important to know what drives people to do what they do.

Also, growing up my sister had a lot of social problems and I think it's really interesting to learn about different behavioral,social, etc. problems. It's interesting to learn what makes people do what they do & how they differ from you.

Answer 3

I'm taking a sociology class right now for my RN Class, and its kind of the same thing that make people want to study psychology.  they want to know what makes people tick and whats going on inside of their head. but in this case since sociology deals with society, like you have functionalists, and conflict theorists.. and symb. interactionists...  I guess sociologists want to know what gears make our system turn.  how it makes our society a collective of experiences and such.  

I love sociology but outside of an educational like professor job, im not sure what else there is.  we're studying deviant behavior right now long with gender inequality and how our society is stratified

Answer 4

I believe to take sociology is to want to gain a higher insight to the world we live in. I am a student of sociology. While you walk around in your everyday live, you are a sociologist wheter you know it or not. You are constantly observing things abd behaviors that you will analyze with friends and family. I personally ant to be a social worker. I had some bad things in my life happen. If not for a social worker, I would have been in dire straits. However, with a major in  sociology you are free to pursue many different careers. That is another great thing, your degree will allow you a greater sense of flexibilty in job choice. All in all, I'd say while it is not easy, you will be a more developed person by taking sociology, and you wil have a more fulfilling and culturally expanded view of life.

Answer 5

I majored in sociology becasue I had been working in a factory, making parts for electrical things. I was observing the ways that we were doing things, how we could do it better. I proposed my ideas to my boss, who was majoring in astronomy. He suggested sociology becasue of the studies done in the 40's and 50's by Hawthorne, et al. They were studying similar things, found out that if you give employees attention (in any way) they will preform better. I thought it was interesting, it kinda worked with my psychology degree, but seemed more scientific, tangeable.

Now I'm graduating, with a bachelor's in sociology, and one in spanish. I will tell you that looking for a job with a sociology degree is like trying to fit a square peg in a round/square-ish hole. Not to say that you shouldn't do it. I love the knowledge and critical thinking skills that I've gained, but be prepared to describe to your future employers EXACTLY what you can offer to their company. Very few of them know what sociology is. Another suggestion I have is to specialize in something. This should be easy enough to pick, just what ever kind of thing you want to know more about. Study this one thing in all of your sociology classes (which is another cool thing about sociology, it can be related to anything; repeat: ANYTHING). My interest was in the sociology of organizations, basically human resources, management, etc.

enough of that sililoquoy (sp?). GOOD LUCK with your degree!

Answer 6

I walked into the wrong classrom at California

State University at Los Angeles! I thought I was walking into a Psychology Class!!