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 from President Stephanie Bohon
September 20, 2021
Dear SSS Colleagues: One of the pervasive challenges of COVID is that it makes our planning of SSS 2022 extremely difficult. In our recent membership survey, about one-third of you said that you were planning on attending the 2022 annual meeting in Birmingham. Most respondents, however, said they didn’t know if they would attend; they
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