The Benefits of SSSP Membership

Becoming a member of the Society for the Study of Social Problems (SSSP) means joining a vibrant community of scholar activists dedicated to addressing today’s most pressing social issues and reimagining the way we understand society.

• Connecting with a supportive network of colleagues, graduate students, and junior scholars
• Sharing and discovering groundbreaking research in Social Problems and other SSSP publications
• Building professional partnerships and lifelong friendships at our annual meetings

For more than 70 years, SSSP has been a home for scholars who combine research with action. Join us–or renew your membership today–and help shape meaningful social change!

Join/Renew Today!

Posted by Helen E. Wilds - 09/25/2025, 08:45 AM

Thank You, Chicago – See You in New York!

Thank you to everyone who joined us in Chicago for the 75th Anniversary Annual Meeting and helped make it a success. As we look ahead, we hope you’ll join us August 6-9, 2026, for the 76th Annual Meeting in New York City. Learn more about next year’s meeting and theme.

Posted by Helen E. Wilds - 09/23/2025, 08:34 AM