Sociologists Outside Academia
- Sociologists come in all shapes and sizes.
- Not all sociologists have permanent associations with academic institutions.
- How can the BSA support all sociologists?
Do the above statements strike a chord with you? If so, come and join us!
Fill out the Registration Form and email it to the convenors who will then invite you to join our Google Group mailing list and discussion forum. Find out How to Accept an Invitation from Google Groups.
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We are a group of sociologists within the BSA who have come together through our common experience of being members situated largely outside of academia or who do not fit the 'traditional' profile of institutionally based sociologists.
Our aims and objectives are to:
- Strengthen the idea that we are first and foremost sociologists regardless of our circumstances.
- Raise the profile and value of sociologists working largely outside the academy (including post-graduate students who may not wish to, or are unable to remain in the academy).
- Raise the status of sociological work undertaken beyond an academic context.
- Raise awareness of the support needed for sociologists outside academia.
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- Networking opportunities.
- Representation on the BSA Council.
- A newsletter – Sociology for All.
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Previous Issues
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Any sociologist outside academia is welcome to submit an article, such as a short biography, events review, general discussion piece or any other item that might be useful. Please contact the convenors for more details.
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Issues and Actions - February 2009
Doing Sociology Beyond Academica - special edition of 'Nexus' - The Australian Sociological Association's newsletter.
Minutes from our informal gathering 21.07.07
SOA Web Forum
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The SOA Study Group Annual Report for 2008 is now available.
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Please contact Annika Coughlin or Tiffany Jenkins with all membership enquiries and Julie Cappleman-Morgan.
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