About the Society
Established in 1935, the Southern Sociological Society is a society of professionals that promotes the development of sociology as a profession and scientific discipline by the maintenance of high academic professional and ethical standards, and by encouraging effective teaching of sociology, valid and reliable methods and research in the study of human society, diffusion of sociological knowledge and its application to societal problems, cooperation with related disciplines and groups, recruitment and training of sociologists, and development of sociology programs in educational and other agencies.
In pursuit of its mission, the Southern Sociological Society (SSS) is committed to building a diverse association and creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for its members. This includes welcoming individuals along many different dimensions of diversity including but not limited to: race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, religion, physical and mental ability, age, institution and career status. We actively work to do this through inclusive, anti-discriminatory, and equitable practices and programing, encouraging full participation in SSS and fostering a mutual respect for others in all that we do and in the business of the society.
Members of the Society convene for an annual academic conference usually held in spring.
To visit our membership portal, click here.
Services available on our membership portal include
- purchasing or renewing membership
- submitting a paper or session to the annual conference
- purchasing conference registration
- paying for job advertisements
- accessing your Social Currents electronic access code
- and more!
SSS Election Results 2026
We are excited to share the results of our most recent election with you. Importantly, we also want to take this opportunity to extend our thanks to the Nominations Committee, chaired by James Maple, for their work putting together an excellent slate of candidates!
Here are the results:
President Elect
Will Tyson (2028-2029)
Vice President Elect
Marisela Martinez-Cola (2028-2029)
Executive Committee
J. Scott Carter
Heather O’Connell
Publications Committee
Tomeka Davis
David Embrick
JEDI Committee
Bri Turgeon
Alison Buck
Congratulations to all!
SSS Election Committee
Cameron Lippard, Executive Officer
Chasidy Harris, Assistant Executive Officer
Elizabeth Culatta, Recording Secretary