Examples of Occupations: Anthropologist, Criminologist, Political Scientist, Experimental Psychologist, Sociologist
Examples of majors/programs of study:
Anthropology, Area Studies, Government, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology
Social Sciences Profile
Lila Menzies is a historian and professor at a university. She teaches and advises undergraduate students half of the time and conducts historical research the other half. She keeps up with developments in her field by reading current and historical literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences. She is interested in popular culture and conducts research to expand knowledge of her field. She enjoys the academic freedom her position allows her and also teaching students. She dislikes committee appointments and the pressure to produce the scholarly journal articles required for tenure consideration.