This article presents an overview of research into the labour market position of sociologists. Although national representative data are scarce, and local surveys are often not comparable with respect to research design, definition et cetera, the general conclusion is that the labour market position of sociologists is not as bad as public opinion states. Unemployment-figures are only slightly higher than average, but the duration of those who are unemployed is considerably higher. Labour market forecasts point to favourable perspectives for social scientists. The future labour market position seems therefore primarily dependent on the comparative advantages that sociologists will have above graduates form related disciplines. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]; Copyright of Mens en Maatschappij is the property of Amsterdam University Press and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites or posted to a listserv without the copyright holder's express written permission. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This abstract may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full abstract. (Copyright applies to all Abstracts.)
