profesí
Profesí is a neologism used in some sociological and career-studies literature to refer to the social life of professions—the ways in which professional groups construct legitimacy, share knowledge, regulate entry, and navigate power relations within a society. The term emphasizes not only the technical tasks of a job but also the identities, ethics, and organizational structures that surround professional work.
The term is not widely standardized and its use varies by author. It is typically contrasted with
In research, profesí is analyzed through topics such as professionalization processes, credentialing systems, professional associations, codes
Examples of fields often discussed within this framework include medicine, law, education, engineering, and nursing, among
Etymology and usage: the coinage appears in the 21st century in some scholarly circles; its linguistic roots
See also: Profession, Professionalization, Credentialism, Vocational education.