Social and related professionals conduct research, improve or develop concepts, theories and operational methods, or apply knowledge relating to philosophy, politics, economics, sociology, anthropology, history, psychology, and other social sciences, or they provide social services to meet the needs of individuals and families in a community.
Tasks performed usually include: formulating and applying solutions to present or projected economic, political or social problems; researching into and analyzing past events and activities and tracing the origin and evolution of the human race; studying mental processes and behaviour of individuals and groups; providing social services; preparing scholarly papers and reports. Supervision of other workers may be included.