SEMESTER FALL 2022
Introduction to Sociology
(SOC101)
Assignment No. 01
Due Date: 30-11-2022 Assignment marks: 20
“Origin of Sociology”
Assignment Objective
Upon completion of this assignment, the students will be able to understand the
contribution of sociologists in the development of the society.
Background
Sociology is the scientific study of human social life, groups and societies.
Sociologists study the different aspects of society and the role of human beings in
society. The scope of Sociology begins with the connection between human beings
and society and expands further towards the social institutions that impact our lives
and the factors that dominate the proper functioning of these institutions. It sets out to
explain how human beings have constructed these institutions, how they perceive
them and the role they play in our lives. Thus, Sociologists contribute and work as
professionals in different departments and segments of the society.
Question:
Following is given a case study explaining the prospective role of sociologists,
read it carefully and identify any TEN CAREERS for sociology students in
future in the given Format.
University of Multan has organized an orientation session for BS students who wanted
to opt sociology as an undergraduate program. Different professors and head of the
department gave the brief introduction about the university and department. Head of the
department Ms. ABC discussed about the scope of sociology to enhance the student’s
interest. She said that the Pakistani society has become prone to diversified social
problems for which social scientists are coming up with appropriate scientific skills to
address the social pathologies being a social researcher, the academician and social
worker. There is a dire need of such skilled social scientists / sociologists to fill in the
vacuum of society. And to come up with the social policies to address the contemporary
problems. It is well established fact that after completion of Sociology degree the
graduates can participate in nation building activities. The graduates of Sociology are
actively involved in development activities in various roles i.e. social mobilizer, rural
development officer, population planning officer, rural health planner, environmental
analyst and community development officer. The training imparted in
the academic departments enable the students to contribute effectively in prison and correctional services
Moreover, Punjab Public Service Commission (PPSC) and Federal Public Service commission (FPSC) p
Answer:
1. Social Mobilizer.
2. Rural Development officer.
3. Population Planning officer.
4. Environmental Analyst.
5. Community Development officer.
6. Rural Health planner.
7. Probation officer.
8. Rehabilitation Counsellor.
9. Social Welfare officers.
10. Monitoring officer.
