Advancing Sociological Scholarship in the U.S. South
A diverse, inclusive community committed to excellence in research, teaching, and public engagement.
About the Society
Established in 1935, the Southern Sociological Society promotes the development of sociology as a profession and scientific discipline through high academic standards, effective teaching, rigorous research, and the diffusion of sociological knowledge.
We are committed to building a diverse, welcoming, and inclusive association. SSS embraces members across many dimensions of identity, background, and career stage, and actively works to ensure equitable practices and full participation.
Members convene each spring for our annual academic conference.
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Latest News
A Message to Our Members
February 7, 2025
Dear SSS Colleagues, As we navigate the rapidly shifting terrain in our professional, social, and economic environment, the Southern Sociological Society leadership would like to express our acknowledgment and support for our members. We recognize that the extreme and harmful actions and rhetoric toward groups and toward policies about which our members have significant expertise.
SSS 2025 Local Arrangements Committee Update
February 5, 2025
Dear friends of the SSS, Warm greetings from Charlotte! We are looking forward to welcoming you to our annual meeting from April 9-12. Our hope is that the connections and community you find at the SSS conference will help rejuvenate you and the important work that you do. If you’ve been feeling underappreciated lately, rest
Reminder: SSS 2025 Preliminary Program Now Available
January 28, 2025
Please take a very close look at the program and notify us (program@southernsociologicalsociety.org) if you need corrections or updates (e.g., affiliations, typos, title changes, etc.) by January 31, 2025. After this date we will be unable to make changes to the final program. In accordance with SSS policy, we cannot honor special requests for dates
SSS 2025 Preliminary Program Now Available
January 22, 2025
SSSers- I am happy to share that the preliminary program is now available here! I would like to thank the members of the SSS2025 Program Committee – Richard Pitt, Stephanie Southworth, Yang Cao, Laura Brashears, Malissa Alinor, Cerenity Collins, Wes James, Will Tyson, Marni Brown, Lauren Valentino, Vanessa Gonlin, Jenny Davis, Rob Freeland, Sarah Groh – for all
Request for Names of SSS Members Who Have Passed Away
January 21, 2025
SSSers, Vice President Anthony Peguero would like to request the names of SSS members who have passed away since April 2024. Also, SSS would like to give members the opportunity to recognize the loss of dear friends and family members due to the disasters that occurred in the last year. Please send Anthony (anthony.peguero@asu.edu) these