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  4. Sociologists, anthropologists and relate [...]

Sociologists, anthropologists and related professionals

Sociologists, anthropologists and related professionals investigate and describe the structure of societies, the 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.

Skill level: Highly skilled

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  • Salary range for the majority of workers in Sociologists, anthropologists and related professionals - from ₹29,993 to ₹2,40,120 per month - 2025.
  • A Sociologists, anthropologists and related professionals typically earns between ₹29,993 and ₹81,928 net per month at the start of the job.
  • After 5 years of service, this is between ₹55,529 and ₹1,37,753 per month for a working week of 48 hours.

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  • Social scientist
  • Sociologist, anthropologist or related professional
  • Geographer
  • Archaeologist

Job Responsibilities

  • Conducting research on the origin, development, structure, social patterns, organizations and interrelationships of human society
  • Tracing the origin and evolution of humanity through the study of changing characteristics and cultural and social institutions
  • Tracing the development of humanity through the material remains of its past, such as dwellings, temples, tools, pottery, coins, weapons, or sculpture
  • Studying physical and climatic aspects of areas and regions, and correlating these findings with economic, social and cultural activities
  • Developing theories, models and methods to interpret and describe social phenomena
  • Evaluating the outcome of political decisions concerning social policy
  • Analyzing and evaluating social data
  • 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
  • Preparing scholarly papers and reports

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  • Social scientist
  • Sociologist, anthropologist or related professional
  • Geographer
  • Archaeologist

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