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
SSS Election Approaching
May 13, 2024
It is nearly time to vote for our 2025-2026 elected offices. You can learn more about the candidates through the guide to candidates and their diversity statements by clicking here. You must be a current member to vote. You can check the status of your 2024 membership by visiting your membership portal here. You will be able
SSS 2024 Satisfaction Survey
May 2, 2024
Please take a moment to fill out this survey (click here) to help us understand your experiences at SSS 2024. This survey will remain open until midnight (EST) on Wednesday, May 8th, 2024. We deeply value your responses.
Job Opportunity: Professor of Sociology or Anthropology, NC State University
April 26, 2024
NC State Distinguished Professor of Sociology or Anthropology The Department of Sociology and Anthropology at North Carolina State University (NC State) invites applications at the senior associate or full professor level for the Goodnight-NC GlaxoSmithKline Foundation Distinguished Professorship in Social Sciences. The ideal candidate will be a nationally and/or internationally recognized sociologist or anthropologist (any
From SSS 2024 to SSS 2025
April 9, 2024
SSSers. I hope everyone had safe travels back from New Orleans. We had some 941 of you register for these meetings! This means that SSS continues to grow since the pandemic and this is so exciting to see! Thanks again to our 2023-2024 President, Gayle Kaufman, and their Program Chairs D’Lane Compton and Hiromi Taniguchi
The Southern Sociologist, Vol. 55, No. 2
March 29, 2024
Dear SSS community, 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: A heartfelt thank you to Nadya Vera and her entire team for bringing these stories, updates, and accolades together for the society. This newsletter