An important aspect of a major is whether or not it is linked to future careers and graduate study. We think that Sociology is relevant to both academic and professional careers, because it focuses on group dynamics in organizations, economic life, and in everyday social situations. For example, the study of race and ethnic relations is also a particularly important subfield in Sociology, one that is increasingly relevant in an increasingly diverse workplace environment. The study of social interaction and group dynamics is another facet of Sociology that is relevant to many students' concerns about work, family, and friendship relationships. Students might also be interested in the emerging field of Economic Sociology that lies at the intersection of these two social sciences. At Stanford, the Sociology Department offers courses in organizations that trace the emergence of various organizational forms and industries over time. For students at Stanford interested in foreign relations and social change, we recommend several courses that analyze relations among nation-state, political and economic changes in former Soviet countries, and courses on countries on contemporary China. Many students are also concerned about ways that American citizens can affect the environment, ethnic and racial diversity, civil rights, and race and gender discrimination in society. To these students, we recommend a study of social movements led by several Sociology faculty at Stanford. The Department of Sociology at Stanford is very strong in all of these areas that lie at the cutting edge of research in the social sciences.
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