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
PRRI – Open Call for Fellows
May 29, 2026
Open Call for Fellows PRRI (Public Religion Research Institute) Application deadline: Friday, June 19, 2026. The PRRI Public Fellows program promotes and supports the interdisciplinary public scholarship of a cohort of emerging scholar-leaders working across the following major areas of PRRI’s work: Pluralism and Democracy, Immigration and American Society, and LGBTQ Rights and Gender Politics.
SSS 2028 Candidate Information
April 22, 2026
SSS 2026: Know Before You Go
April 1, 2026
SSS 20206: Local Arrangements
March 19, 2026
The 2026 Annual Meeting in Jacksonville, Florida, is almost here! In advance of your trip, the Local Arrangements team encourages you to review the following resources to help your time in Jacksonville be as enjoyable as possible.
Antiharassment Taskforce Advocates 2026
February 26, 2026
Greetings SSSers, We are pleased to introduce the new cohort of Advocates for the 2026 SSS meeting in Jacksonville, Florida. Advocates are available to support anyone who experiences harassment during the annual meeting or in other SSS spaces, including committee check‑ins, by offering information, resources, and assistance. They also serve as a confidential, supportive presence