Dear SSS members, We are so excited to update you on our planning for the 2024 meeting. In response to the Call for Papers built around President Gayle Kaufman’s theme “Disrupting Binaries,” we received about 700 submissions for research papers, posters, thematic sessions, panels, workshops, and much more. It is truly impressive to see all … Read more
The Southern Sociological Society strongly supports the inclusion of Introductory Sociology as a course that counts toward general education requirements, such as core social sciences requirements. Introductory Sociology is an important course for understanding society. It allows students to see connections between their individual lives and larger forces, including organizations, institutions, and the state, enabling … Read more
Good day SSSers. I would like for you to consider the ways you can make your work, your programs, and your organizations visible at SSS 2024. There are a variety of ways, and, indeed, we are always open to new ideas and working with members, their publishers, and a myriad of organizations. Tabling/Exhibiting/Advertising at SSS … Read more
Social Currents is seeking a new editor or editorial team to begin a three-year term that will run from July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2027, with the overlapping transition between editorial offices beginning July 1, 2024. This transition period will allow for the new editorial team to learn from the outgoing editorial team. About … Read more
We are excited to share with you the most recent issue of The Southern Sociologist, the official newsletter of the Southern Sociological Society! In this issue, you’ll find: Importantly, you will also find a call for graduate student editors to support the efforts of putting together this important document several times each year. If you or someone you … Read more
Join us for a Professional Elevator Pitch Workshop!Organized by the SSS Committee on the Status of Students Tuesday, October 31st from 12:00 – 1:30 p.m. EDT The SSS Committee on the Status of Students has organized a professional development workshop on elevator pitches for graduate student members. In this workshop, led by Dr. Jeffrey M. … Read more
SSS 2024 Submission Info Session Tuesday, October 17 4:30 – 5:30 pm EST Are you thinking of submitting an abstract for the SSS 2024 annual meeting in New Orleans? Join Program Co-Chair Hiromi Taniguchi for some tips and insights on choosing a submission type, writing an abstract, and what happens once you submit your abstract. … Read more
The Southern Sociological Society strongly supports DEI initiatives, including courses, curricula, and other programs that focus on class, race, ethnicity, gender, sexuality, and other forms of inequality, which are key issues within sociology as reflected in our broader society. Recent legislation has banned teachers and scholars, including sociologists, from teaching certain topics at all levels … Read more
Subject: SSS 2023 is One Week Away – Here is Everything You Need To Know To: Everyone From: David L. Brunsma, SSS Executive Officer and Lyla Byers, SSS Assistant Executive Officer How amazing that in just one week we will be gathering in Myrtle Beach, SC for President Earl Wright II’s amazing program: “I Will … Read more
Dear SSS Members, We are pleased to announce that the SSS 2023 final program is now available on the Annual Conference page of our website! The final program is saved in .pdf format, so it can be searched using the search function (Ctrl+F). There is also a session index in the back of the program. … Read more