The Society for the Study of Social Problems
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Divisions

  • Roles and Responsibilities of Division Chairs

Divisions

Community, Research, and Practice
Conflict, Social Action, and Change
Crime and Justice
Critical Race and Ethnic Study
Disability, Mental Wellness, and Social Justice
Drinking and Drugs
Educational Problems
Environment and Technology
Family, Aging, and Youth
Gender, Sexual Behavior, Politics, and Communities
Global         
Health, Health Policy, and Health Services
Institutional Ethnography
Labor Studies
Law and Society
Poverty, Class, and Inequality
Social Problems Theory
Sociology, Social Work, and Social Welfare
Sport, Leisure, and the Body
Teaching Social Problems       

Divisions: 

  • Shape the annual meeting of the Society by organizing paper sessions and panels
  • Provide an opportunity for scholars to present their work to other scholar advocates 
  • Offer an opportunity to meet others who have similar research/action interests
  • Open the door to positions of responsibility in the Society

Divisions Members:

  • Read and contribute to divisional newsletters
  • Attend divisional business meetings at the annual meeting
  • Vote in elections and run for office
  • Participate in the informal exchange and cooperation in social problems research

How do I become an active member of a division? 

Each member will receive a FREE division membership and student members will receive two FREE division memberships. Members may choose additional memberships at $10 each. Want to join a division after joining/renewing your membership? Click here for further instructions.

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