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
Call For Papers 2026
September 5, 2025
Southern Sociological Society 2026 Annual Meeting CALL FOR PAPERS Submission Due Date: November 7, 2025 Empowered Sociologists: Agency and Action Towards Social Change Jacksonville, Florida Hyatt Regency Jacksonville April 8-11, 2026 President Kendra Jason, University of North Carolina at Charlotte Program Chairs Taylor McElwain, Virginia Tech Mairead Moloney, University of Miami Theme: Empowered Sociologists: Agency
Call for Nominations: SSS Leadership Positions (Deadline: Sept. 30, 2025)
August 26, 2025
Dear SSS membership, I hope your semester is going well! The Southern Sociological Society Nominations Committee is now seeking nominees for the elected positions of President, Vice President, Executive Committee, Publications Committee, and Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI) Committee. These positions will begin serving in the 2028-2029 membership year. We invite all SSS members
SSS Election Results 2025
June 20, 2025
We are excited to share with you the results of our most recent election. Importantly, we also want to take this opportunity to extend our thanks to the Nominations Committee, chaired by Anthony Peguero, for their work putting together an excellent slate of candidates! Here are the results: President Elect Shannon Carter (2027-2028) Vice President
Post-SSS 2025 Updates from the SSS Executive Office
April 29, 2025
Dear SSS Members, It was wonderful to see so many of you at SSS 2025 in Charlotte! We are sharing some important updates with you as we transition into an exciting new year for the Southern Sociological Society. This email contains important information on the following: Cameron Lippard, Executive OfficerUpali Bhattacharya, Assistant Executive Officer
SSS 2025 in Charlotte, NC, Is One Week Away!
April 2, 2025
Here’s What You Need to Know. SSSers! It is a bit hard to believe, but, our annual meeting is just around the corner! In just one week we will be coming together for the 88th time as a Society. This time for President Dawn T. Robinson’s forward-looking and full-to-bursting program: “Sociology of the Future