Standard Occupational Classification System Item

Group Detailed
Code 19-3041
Title Sociologists
Definition Study human society and social behavior by examining the groups and social institutions that people form, as well as various social, religious, political, and business organizations. May study the behavior and interaction of groups, trace their origin and growth, and analyze the influence of group activities on individual members." Broad,19-3050,Urban and Regional Planners, Detailed,19-3051,Urban and Regional Planners,"Develop comprehensive plans and programs for use of land and physical facilities of jurisdictions, such as towns, cities, counties, and metropolitan areas." Broad,19-3090,Miscellaneous Social Scientists and Related Workers, Detailed,19-3091,Anthropologists and Archeologists,"Study the origin, development, and behavior of human beings. May study the way of life, language, or physical characteristics of people in various parts of the world. May engage in systematic recovery and examination of material evidence, such as tools or pottery remaining from past human cultures, in order to determine the history, customs, and living habits of earlier civilizations." Detailed,19-3092,Geographers,"Study the nature and use of areas of the Earths surface, relating and interpreting interactions of physical and cultural phenomena. Conduct research on physical aspects of a region, including land forms, climates, soils, plants, and animals, and conduct research on the spatial implications of human activities within a given area, including social characteristics, economic activities, and political organization, as well as researching interdependence between regions at scales ranging from local to global." Detailed,19-3093,Historians,"Research, analyze, record, and interpret the past as recorded in sources, such as government and institutional records, newspapers and other periodicals, photographs, interviews, films, electronic media, and unpublished manuscripts, such as personal diaries and letters." Detailed,19-3094,Political Scientists,"Study the origin, development, and operation of political systems. May study topics, such as public opinion, political decisionmaking, and ideology. May analyze the structure and operation of governments, as well as various political entities. May conduct public opinion surveys, analyze election results, or analyze public documents. Excludes Survey Researchers (19-3022)." Detailed,19-3099,"Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other
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