Call for Books for the 2026 Author Meets Critics Sessions in New York City

We are pleased to announce the Call for Books for the 2026 Annual Meeting – Author Meets Critics Sessions. Program Chair Hadi Khoshneviss and his committee will select two books to be featured on the program.

These sessions bring authors of recent books considered to be important contributions to the study of social problems and the advancement of social justice together with discussants chosen to provide different viewpoints. Only books published in 2024 or 2025 are eligible. You must be a current SSSP member to submit a nomination. Self-nominations are not accepted. At the discretion of the Program Chair, the Committee may invite authors whose work is particularly relevant to the theme, “Resisting Colonization of Lifeworlds.” Proposals must be submitted to the Program Chair by December 15, 2025.

11/13/2025, 08:51 AM

November issue of Social Problems is now available

SSSP members can access the November issue of Social Problems via our website. Please follow the members-only link for complimentary electronic access or learn more. All issues from 1953 - current are available. Members must login using their e-mail and password. If you have forgotten your password, you may enter your e-mail address below the log-in area, and your password will be e-mailed to you.

11/11/2025, 09:30 AM

Virtual Panel: State-Ready: A Graduate Student’s Guide to Job Talks & Teaching Demos

Are you preparing for the academic job market? Don’t miss this interactive session designed to help graduate students navigate the crucial components of the hiring process — job talks and teaching demonstrations! SSSP is delighted to invite you to join us for a members-only virtual panel, Stage-Ready: A Graduate Student’s Guide to Job Talks & Teaching Demos, on Wednesday, November 19, from 3:30 pm–5:00 pm (Eastern Time). Register for the panel.

See the flyer for more details.

Panelists:

• Dr. Janelle M. Pham, Associate Professor, Oglethorpe University
• Dr. Brittney Miles, Assistant Professor, University of Illinois–Urbana Champaign
• Dr. Luke Russell, Associate Professor, Illinois State University

11/10/2025, 08:58 AM

Virtual Webinar: Panel on Publishing

Join us for a virtual, members-only event exploring the publishing process-from finding a topic and the writing, to choosing an outlet, submitting, and navigating editorial decisions. The panelists have extensive experience publishing academic papers, book chapters, and books.

Tuesday, November 11
12:00PM – 1:30PM (Eastern Time)
Sponsored by the Program Committee

11/06/2025, 08:29 AM

SSSP Write on! Virtual Writing Marathon

Join us for the SSSP Virtual Writing Marathon on November 10, from 10:00AM – 1:00PM (Eastern Time) via Webex!

What We Offer:

• A 30-minute Academic Writing Insightssession with Dr. Sarah Jane Brubaker, President of SSSP
• Focused, distraction-free writing time
• Peer support and networking
• Check-ins and accountability

No RSVP needed—open to all SSSP Student Members!

See the flyer for details.

Questions? Contact rmallick1@student.gsu.edu

11/04/2025, 08:29 AM