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
Sociologists for Women in Society South: Seeking Leadership Nominations
September 10, 2021
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TSS: Acknowledging your Accomplishments
August 31, 2021
Hello SSS Community! It is that time again. Have your accomplishments featured in our upcoming issue of The Southern Sociologists newsletter! We are looking to highlight your achievements regarding recent publications, awards, nominations, promotions, grants, fellowships, social activism, media appearances, retirements, or any other recent professional accomplishments. Please submit your accomplishments to this form by
Seeking Submissions for The Southern Sociologist
May 25, 2021
Hello SSS Community! It is that time again. Have your accomplishments featured in our upcoming issue of The Southern Sociologist newsletter! We are looking to highlight your achievements regarding recent publications, awards, nominations, promotions, grants/fellowships, social activism, media appearances, retirement, or any other recent professional accomplishments. Please submit your accomplishments to this form by Thursday, June 10th
The Southern Sociologist Volume 52 Number 4 is out now!
March 11, 2021
The Executive Office is pleased to announce that TSS Volume 52 Number 4 is now available! Volume 52 Number 4 can be found on our website here. Check out this issue to find: a letter from SSS President Adia Harvey Wingfield, a Grad Column piece on the pandemic and job market trends, Lisa Conley writing on