Abstract

FLIGUER, José Luis. Sociology of the University and Sociology of Professions: Conceptual Articulation and Current Issues. Prohominum [online]. 2024, vol.6, n.2, pp.127-147.  Epub Dec 15, 2024. ISSN 2665-0169.  https://doi.org/10.47606/acven/ph0238.

The purpose of this article is to present the elements necessary to understand the current relationship between the sociology of higher education and the sociology of the professions. First, the relevance of a sociological study of higher education is made clear in view of the problems raised by knowledge society. Secondly, Emile Durkheim and Max Weber conceptual contributions to the tradition of sociology are outlined to further the understanding of Universities and professions as pursued by higher education graduates. Next, a presentation is made of the model of the sociology of science and of higher education based on the contributions of structural functionalism, focusing on the contributions of Robert K. Merton and Burton Clark. Thirdly, an articulation between the sociology of higher education and the sociology of the professions is introduced and supported by the elucidation of the relationship between the sociology of higher education, different modalities of knowledge production and distinct types of professional habits: science as a career, liberal professions and the new innovative entrepreneurship. It is intended to make it apparent how these various professional profiles perform differently in connection with the triangle of coordination in higher education system. Finally discussed will be the emerging issues of trends in professions and careers in the labor market.

Keywords : University; Sociology; Current.

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