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The Best Answer To The Question: Should I Get a Degree in Sociology?

The Best Answer To The Question: Should I Get a Degree in Sociology?

The answer lies in separating degrees from skills, earners from learners.

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Aug 27, 2021
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For many in society, the answer to this is a flat “No.”

I can describe some of the reasons why. Some many say that students with sociology degrees don’t have any marketable skills. It is just a major that talks about race and gender issues, and other than the one diversity officer who gets hired in every company, what else can you do with it?

My answer is…

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