2025 Annual Meeting 

Preliminary Program

2025 Annual Meeting Program CoverInsurgent Sociology in a Time of Crises

The Society for the Study of Social Problems
75th Anniversary Annual Meeting
August 8-10, 2025
Palmer House Hilton
Chicago, IL

View the program schedule for detailed information, including a rich assortment of sessions and evening social activities. All conference programming will take place in Central Time.

Download or print the PDF version of the program schedule (last updated 5/15/25). SSSP no longer prints a final program.

Artwork created by Laura Barroso, Barroso Designs

 

 

Searchable Features
Committee and Divisional Meetings Index of Sessions
Hotel Map
Plenary, Thematic, and Special Sessions
Index of Participants
Program Schedule

Meeting Information

Accessibility
Accessibility for All • Accessibility Information Remote Presentation Policy

Advertisers & Sponsors

Annual Meeting Schedule

Anti-Harassment Policy
Statement and Policy Against Discrimination and Harassment  Resources 

Book Exhibit Information
The Scholars Choice • PM Press

Hotel Information
Reservations Services

Mentoring Opportunities
Meeting Mentor Program • Mentoring Program

Organizations Meeting in Chicago

Registration Services
Registration/Book Exhibit • Wi-Fi • Liability Waiver • Permission to Use Photo Policy 

Transportation Options

Welcome to Chicago
Land Acknowledgement • 
Welcome • Student Edition

Events

One-Day Workshops (August 11)

Receptions and Special Events Schedule

Walking Tours

Recognition

In Recognition of Past, Present, and Future Service
Presidents & Editors of Social Problems • Officers, Committee Members, Appointed Positions, & Sustaining Members

2025 C. Wright Mills Award Finalists

2025 Student Paper Competition & Outstanding Scholarship Awards