How Soc. Sci is important?

1. Helps Save lives

   Ex. Workplace accidents

2. Can make neighbourhoods safer

3. Can make the world better

   ex. human rights

4. Offers new perspectives, allows open-mindedness

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Social Science Career Fields

1. Anthropology- the study of humanity

2. Economics/Commerce- the study of decisions in the face of scarcity

3. Political Science- the study of reasons behind governmental decisions

4. Psychology- the study of mind, behaviour and neuroscience

5. Sociology- the study of humans in groups

6. Geography- the study of relationships between people & their environment

History- study of changes in societies over time

INterdisciplinary Aspect of soc. soci. disciplines

1. Course Pack- page 31

Careers in Social Science

1. Multiple disciplines, objects of investigation & methods

   -Many careers available

2. 2016 census: 83% of soc. sci. graduates found a career shortly after graduating

Course Pack pg. 28