2632 Sociologists, Anthropologists and Related Professionals
Sociologists, anthropologists and related professionals investigate and describe the structure, origin and evolution of societies and the interdependence between environmental conditions and human activities. They provide advice on the practical application of their findings in the formulation of economic and social policies. Tasks include - (a) conducting research on the origin, development, structure, social patterns, organizations and interrelationships of human society; (b) tracing the origin and evolution of humanity through the study of changing characteristics and cultural and social institutions; (c) tracing the development of humanity through the material remains of its past, such as dwellings, temples, tools, pottery, coins, weapons or sculpture; (d) studying physical and climatic aspects of areas and regions, and correlating these findings with economic, social and cultural activities; (e) developing theories, models and methods to interpret and describe social phenomena; (f) evaluating the outcome of political decisions concerning social policy; (g) analysing and evaluating social data; (h) advising on the practical application of findings in the formulation of economic and social policies for population groups and regions, and for the development of markets; (i) preparing scholarly papers and reports. Examples of the occupations classified here: - Anthropologist - Archaeologist - Criminologist - Ethnologist - Geographer - Sociologist.
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2632 in other classification systems
Equivalent and related codes across 2 other systems. Click any code to see its full definition, hierarchy, and crosswalks.
- 0611f232-b30e-46c7-9c26-2d59b1448e79broadcriminologist
- 11df8941-508c-4103-ad40-52cdf9430a59broadsociologist
- 19db5ad1-ffbf-41a0-8746-d3878f0d5dbdbroadmedia scientist
- 203ea2ee-bbee-4aaf-83d7-2f2225f916e3broadarchaeologist
- 3af4d6be-90b5-41f6-be06-3330dab3df73broadsocial work researcher
- 441a5b76-2f51-4704-9df7-3b8e715dd3adbroadbehavioural scientist
- 6cd08cbe-7611-4d70-8886-6c59c0385442broadcommunication scientist
- 9851c83c-5670-4da0-964a-1ef0e682e30bbroadthanatology researcher
- acf69cab-8629-45c8-ae10-c8fb15f474b6broadanthropologist
- bac64fa2-dcd6-47bb-8e5c-04e04a86a199broadgeographer
Other ISCO-08 codes under 2632 Sociologists, Anthropologists and Related Professionals
Frequently asked questions
- What is ISCO-08 2632?
- ISCO-08 2632 is "Sociologists, Anthropologists and Related Professionals". Sociologists, anthropologists and related professionals investigate and describe the structure, origin and evolution of societies and the interdependence between environmental conditions and human activities. They provide advice on the practical application of their findings in the formulation of economic and social policies. Tasks include - (a) conducting research on the origin, development, structure, social patterns, organizations and interrelationships of human society; (b) tracing the origin and evolution of humanity through the study of changing characteristics and cultural and social institutions; (c) tracing the development of humanity through the material remains of its past, such as dwellings, temples, tools, pottery, coins, weapons or sculpture; (d) studying physical and climatic aspects of areas and regions, and correlating these findings with economic, social and cultural activities; (e) developing theories, models and methods to interpret and describe social phenomena; (f) evaluating the outcome of political decisions concerning social policy; (g) analysing and evaluating social data; (h) advising on the practical application of findings in the formulation of economic and social policies for population groups and regions, and for the development of markets; (i) preparing scholarly papers and reports. Examples of the occupations classified here: - Anthropologist - Archaeologist - Criminologist - Ethnologist - Geographer - Sociologist.
- How does ISCO-08 2632 map to other classification systems?
- 2632 Sociologists, Anthropologists and Related Professionals has equivalents in ESCO Occupations (0611f232-b30e-46c7-9c26-2d59b1448e79, 11df8941-508c-4103-ad40-52cdf9430a59, 19db5ad1-ffbf-41a0-8746-d3878f0d5dbd, +7 more); SOC 2018 (19-3041, 19-3091, 19-3092). These crosswalks let you translate this code between ISCO-08 and 2 other classification systems.
- What is the parent category of 2632?
- 2632 Sociologists, Anthropologists and Related Professionals sits under 2632 Sociologists, Anthropologists and Related Professionals in the ISCO-08 hierarchy.
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