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SOCIOLOGIST

Study human society and social behavior by examining the groups and social institutions that people form, as well as various social, religious, political, and business organizations. They also study the behavior and interaction of groups, trace their origin and growth, and analyze the influence of group activities on individual members. They are concerned with the characteristics of social groups organizations, and institutions; the ways individuals are affected by each other and by the groups to which they belong; and the effect of social traits such as sex, age, or race on a person's daily life. The results of sociological research aid educators, lawmakers, administrators, and others interested in resolving social problems and formulating public policy.

Educational Requirements

Avg. Maine Salary:	$35.66 per/hour
Avg. # Maine Employment	231
Annual Openings:	8
Projected Growth:	13%

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PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS

• Women in Government Relation
  1029 Vermont Ave, Suite 510
  Washington DC 20037-1905
  202-347-5432
  

• Affiliated Boards of Officials
• African-American Women's Clergy Association
• American Association for Women in Community Colleges
• American Association for Women Radiologists
• American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences
• American Association of Occupational Health Nurses
• American Association of Women Dentists
• American Association of Women Emergency Physicians
• American Business Women's Association
• American Council of Railroad Women
• American Medical Women's Association
• American National Cattle Women
• American Society of Women Accountants
• American Woman's Society of Certified Public Accountants
• American Women in Radio and Television
• Association for Women Geoscientists
• Association for Women in Communications
• Association for Women in Computing
• Association for Women in Development
• Association for Women in Mathematics
• Association for Women in Psychology
• Association for Women in Science
• Association for Women in Sports Media
• Association for Women Veterinarians
• Association of African-American Women Business Owners
• Association of Black Women Entrepreneurs
• Association of Flight Attendants
• Association of Junior Leagues International
• Association of Real Estate Women
• Association of Women in Natural Foods
• Association of Women's Music and Culture
• Association of Women Soil Scientists
• Association of Women Surgeons
• Black Women in Publishing
• Caucus for Women in Statistics
• Coalition of Labor Union Women
• Committee of 200
• Corel WTA Tour
• Cosmetic Executive Women
• Credit Professionals International
• Electrical Women's Round Table
• Executive Women International
• Fashion Group International, The
• Federally Employed Women
• Federation of Organizations for Professional Women
• Financial Women International
• General Federation of Women's Clubs
• Girls Incorporated
• Intercoiffure America
• International Alliance for Women in Music
• International Association of Women Chefs and Restaurateurs
• International Association of Women Ministers
• International Association of Women Police
• International Aviation Women Association
• International Council of Psychologists
• International Federation of Women's Travel Organizations
• International Furnishings and Design Association
• Iota Tau Tau
• Ladies Apparel Contractors Association
• Ladies Professional Golf Association
• Midwives Alliance of North America
• National Association for Girls and Women in Sport
• National Association for Practical Nurse Education and Service
• National Association of Black Women Attorneys
• National Association of Black Women Entrepreneurs
• National Association of Business and Industrial Saleswomen
• National Association of Collegiate Women Athletic Administrators
• National Association of Colored Women's Clubs
• National Association of Commissions for Women
• National Association of Insurance Women (International)
• National Association of Legal Secretaries (International)
• National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women's Clubs
• National Association of Professional Mortgage Women
• National Association of Railway Business Women
• National Association of Women Artists
• National Association of Women Business Owners
• National Association of Women Highway Safety Leaders
• National Association of Women in Chambers of Commerce
• National Association of Women Construction
• National Association of Women Judges
• National Association of Women Lawyers
• National Association of Women's Health Professionals
• National Coaches Council
• National Conference of Women's Bar Association
• National Council of Administrative Women in Education
• National Council of Catholic Women
• National Family Planning and Reproductive Health Association
• National Federation of Business and Professional Women/USA
• National Federation of Press Women
• National Human Resources Association
• National League of American Pen Women
• National Network of Commercial Real Estate Women
• National Order of Women Legislators/National Foundation for Women Legislators
• National Women's Economic Alliance Foundation
• National Neckwear and Scarf Association
• National Women's Studies Association
• NAWE: Advancing Women in Higher Education
• Nine to Five National Association of Working Women
• Organization of Women in International Trade
• Pi Lambda Theta
• Professional Women in Construction
• Ruth Jackson Orthopedic Society
• Society for Women in Plastics
• Society of Women Geographers
• Society of Women Engineers
• Stunt Women's Association of Motion Pictures
• United States Women's Track Coaches Association
• WEB: Network of Benefit Professionals
• Women Band Directors National Association
• Women Construction Owners and Executives, USA
• Women Executives in Public Relations
• Women Executives in State Government
• Women in Advertising and Marketing
• Women in Aerospace
• Women in Agribusiness
• Women in Cable and Telecommunications
• Women in Cell Biology
• Women in Design
• Women in Energy
• Women in Film
• Women in Film and Video
• Women in Financial Development
• Women in Government
• Women in Government Relations
• Women in International Security
• Women in Management
• Women in Mining National
• Women in Production
• Women in Sales Association
• Women in Scholarly Publishing
• Women in Technology International
• Women in the Fire Service
• Women Life Underwriters Confederation
• Women's Caucus for Art
• Women's Caucus for the Modern Languages
• Women's College Coalition
• Women's Council of Realtors
• Women's Fisheries Network
• Women's Jewelry Association
• Women's National Book Association
• Women's Professional Rodeo Association
• Women's Transportation Seminar
• World Association of Alcohol Beverage Industries
• Zonta International

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The information on this page was taken from the following sources: CareerWare 98; Maine Dept.of Labor, 94; Occupational Outlook Handbook, 98; National Trade and Professional Associations Of the United States, 97; College Majors and Careers