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The value of sociology in providing solutions for the new political order

Oct 18, 2015 Letters

Dear Editor,
The study of sociology underscores an integrative understanding of the behaviours of individuals, dynamics of social groups and the functional settings of social institutions. This three dimensional approach is applied to understand the systemic relationship that fosters social relations and pushes social change. The acquisition of this understanding is derived from the use of sociological theories to account, explain and describe human social existence purely within the social perspectives.
To this end, the political discourse that surrounds a modern public service which is strongly articulated by the President David Granger led administration must be placed within the sociological context for substantial application. In so doing, the political agenda that is liked to transformative public institutional arrangement can be accomplished with the introduction of trained personnel in the area of sociology in the various ministries, departments and agencies.
Equally important, Mr. Editor, permit me to mention that there is a pervasive misconception of the academic value of a Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology; hence, graduates who have specialized in this discipline of study are not appropriately placed in social positions in the labour market. In some cases, graduates may have difficulties becoming employable in the  labour force given the fact that employers might not be necessarily familiar with what graduates in sociology are trained to offer.
Mr. Editor, a sociology graduate can unpack the structural complexities that can render an institution dysfunctional or non- functional and can judiciously shape the institutional relationships that form the operational standard for productivity. In addition, a sociology graduate can dispense the correct institutional needs that can transform the public sector into a responsive, functional service led agency. In sum, a sociology graduate can generously add transformative value to the operations of the ministries, departments and agencies.
Therefore, it is my respectful submission that the President David Granger led administration become discipline conscious in the configuration of the new institutional order; thus, integrating sociology graduate into the institutional setting to support the agenda of the administration.
Kelston Cort
Developmental Sociologist

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