Social Problems Latest Virtual Issue: Modern Abolitionist Struggle

The latest virtual issue from Social Problems looks into how modern abolitionists approach social problems, 
https://academic.oup.com/socpro/pages/abolitionist_vi.  While examining the factors that perpetuate racial inequality, the articles are connected thematically through problems such as colorism, segregation, resource deprivation, at the same time discussing possible solutions to break these cycles. 

The included articles are freely accessible online until April 1, 2019 and are accompanied by an introduction from the virtual issue editor, Irina Chukhray, stating:

“The 21st century deals with numerous variations of modern slavery.  The call to end slavery should ideally be an outdated need.  The call to recognize the ways in which social structure divides and disadvantages communities by race should no longer be necessary.”

10/30/2018, 10:30 AM

Resolution Letters: Just Transition to Renewable Energy with Justice for Workers and Frontline Communities

Each year, the SSSP membership proposes resolutions to publicly declare their sentiments on social justice issues, thereby creating a channel for greater visibility and more direct influence upon a variety of “publics,” i.e., fellow activists, scholars, students, decision-makers, social action groups, voters, and others.  If the resolution requires letters to be sent, the Administrative Office distributes these to appropriate individuals or agencies.

Click here to see a description of the action SSSP took and letters sent following the passage of our Just Transition to Renewable Energy with Justice for Workers and Frontline Communities resolution: https://www.sssp1.org/?pageID=1533

10/24/2018, 10:02 AM

Benefits of Membership

Perhaps no other professional organization is as committed to tackling contemporary social problems and redefining historical social facts as the SSSP.  Our community of activist scholars places a priority on supporting not only emerging scholarship, but on supporting graduate students and junior scholars.  For many respected senior scholars, SSSP was the first organization that actively supported their work by inviting them into a dynamic community of individuals dedicated to activist scholarship.  Membership provides access to this welcoming community of individuals who do rigorous, groundbreaking social research.  Through our annual meetings and our highly regarded journal, Social Problems, SSSP has shared new knowledge and developed myriad working partnerships and professional friendships for over 60 years.  Please consider joining us in this worthwhile endeavor by becoming a member or renewing your membership today! http://www.sssp1.org/membershippromo/

10/23/2018, 08:58 AM

Renew your SSSP Membership

Renew your membership today!  Current membership guarantees access to all of SSSP’s publications, latest news, and professional networking with other scholar-activists.  Click here to renew today!

Membership Renewal: https://www.sssp1.org/index.cfm/m/255/fuseaction/ssspmember.portal

10/19/2018, 01:09 PM

Global Agenda for Social Justice

The Global Agenda for Social Justice provides accessible insights into some of the world’s most pressing social problems and proposes international public policy responses to those problems. Written by a highly respected team of authors brought together by the Society for the Study of Social Problems (SSSP), chapters examine topics such as criminal justice, media concerns, environmental problems, economic problems, and issues concerning sexualities and gender. They offer recommendations for action by governing officials, policy makers, and the public around key issues of social justice. It will be of interest to scholars, practitioners, advocates, and students interested in public sociology, the study of social problems and the pursuit of social justice.  Click here for a PDF: https://www.sssp1.org/file/2018/Global_Agenda_for_Social_Justice.pdf.

10/18/2018, 09:35 AM

The Call for Papers for the SSSP 2019 Annual Meeting is now live!

The Call for Papers for the 2019 Annual Meeting is now live!  View the Student Paper Competitions and Outstanding Scholarship Awards announcement and submit a paper or nominate a book, article, or scholar!  We are very excited about our 68th Annual Meeting, to be held August 9-11, 2019 at the Roosevelt Hotel in New York City, NY.  This year’s theme selected by President Nancy J. Mezey is Illuminating the SOCIAL in Social Problems.  We hope to see you in New York City!

10/11/2018, 04:56 PM

2018 Annual Meeting Thank you!

Thanks to everyone who made the 2018 Annual Meeting a huge success!  You now have access to the 2018 Meeting Highlights page, https://www.sssp1.org/index.cfm/m/757/2018_Annual_Meeting/, including the slideshow of photos that were captured during our time in Philadelphia.  We look forward to seeing everyone in New York City next year.

10/09/2018, 10:43 AM

Renew your SSSP Membership

Renew your membership today!  Current membership guarantees access to all of SSSP’s publications, latest news, and professional networking with other scholar-activists.  Click here to renew today!

Membership Renewal:
https://www.sssp1.org/index.cfm/m/255/fuseaction/ssspmember.portal

10/04/2018, 09:42 AM

Nominations for the Lee Founders Award

The Lee Founders Award is made in recognition of significant achievements in a career that demonstrates a lifetime commitment to the ideals of the founders of the Society and especially to the humanist tradition of Alfred McClung Lee and Elizabeth Briant Lee (deadline 4/15/19). To learn more visit:
https://www.sssp1.org/index.cfm/m/260/Lee_Founders_Award/.

10/02/2018, 08:30 AM