Call for Submissions for the 2027 Poetry Slam/Talent Show and Art Exhibit in Chicago

We are pleased to announce the Call for Submissions for the 2027 Annual Meeting – Poetry Slam/Talent Show and Art Exhibit. The Program Committee invites you to share your creative work at the 77th Annual Meeting, August 5-8, 2027, at the Palmer House Hilton in Chicago.

The Poetry Slam/Talent Show will take place on Thursday, August 5, from 5:45pm-7:30pm (Central Time). We are seeking 5-15 minute performances related to the theme, “Building Communities for Radical Change,” that bridge education, resistance, and entertainment, such as poetry readings, drag performances, music and singing, skits, and stand-up comedy. We are also looking for volunteers to serve as Master of Ceremonies.

The Art Exhibit will take place on Friday, August 6, from 1:30pm-3:00pm (Central Time) and will feature artistic creations including paintings, photography, digital art, sculptures, pottery, and jewelry.

Submissions for both events must be received by January 31, 2027.

10/16/2026, 10:59 AM

SSSP: The 2027 Call for Papers is now Available

The 2027 Call for Papers is now live! Read the call and start preparing your submission for the 2027 Annual Meeting in Chicago.

View the awards announcement and submit a paper or nominate a book, article, or scholar.

10/15/2026, 10:36 AM

Virtual Event – Get Ready with Me: A Conference Primer

Join SSSP for a virtual event where attendees can learn tips, tricks, and best practices for navigating academic conferences. Whether you are preparing for your first conference or looking to get more out of the next one, join us Tuesday, November 10 at 1:00pm (Eastern Time) for practical advice to help you feel ready. All attendees must be 2026 members. Register here.

10/13/2026, 12:06 PM

Join or Renew for 2027!

As we prepare for another impactful year with the SSSP, we invite you to join or renew your membership and recommit to our collective struggle for justice. Don’t miss our BOGO Divisional Membership Promotion – available through 11:59 p.m. (Eastern Time) on December 31, 2026.

10/08/2026, 08:34 AM

Committed to Supporting Students

SSSP’s student membership is a vibrant, purposeful community of undergraduate and graduate students committed to tackling tough questions about inequality, justice, and social change. Together, students engage deeply, support each other, and grow under one transformative platform.

Join or renew your SSSP student membership and connect with a community committed to supporting students and advancing social change.

10/06/2026, 11:32 AM

Thank You, New York – See You in Chicago!

Thank you to everyone who joined us in New York City for the 76th Annual Meeting and helped make it a success! We hope you’ll join us in Chicago for the 77th Annual Meeting, August 5-8, 2027. Learn more about next year’s meeting and theme.

10/01/2026, 08:29 AM

Featured Abstract: Uzma Chowdhury

The 2026 Annual Meeting had a huge variety of fantastic and impactful research! One of the featured abstracts from 2026 is Uzma Chowdhury’s conference paper: “Children’s Perceptions of Conflict after October 7, 2023: An Analysis of Drawings Collected from the Gaza Community Mental Health Programme between 2024-2025.” Also, make sure to check out our other featured abstracts on the website here.

09/29/2026, 01:06 PM

Announcing the Next Editors for Social Problems

The SSSP Board of Directors is pleased to announce that they have approved Drs. David L. Brunsma and David G. Embrick to serve as the next editors of Social Problems. Beginning on June 1, 2027, the editorial office of Social Problems will move to Virginia Tech and the University of Connecticut. At that time, all new and revised submissions will be the responsibility of the new editorial team. Submissions will continue to route through ScholarOne Manuscripts. 

Please join us in welcoming the new editorial team and in thanking Drs. Andrew Fullerton, Michael Long, Rachel Schmitz, and Kelley Sittner for their strong leadership and dedication as outgoing editors of Social Problems. 

09/24/2026, 10:36 AM

October issue of Social Problems is now available

SSSP members can now access the October 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.

Members receive access to Social Problems as a benefit of SSSP membership.

09/23/2026, 10:41 AM

2026 Indigenous Peoples’ Social Justice Award

At the 2026 Annual Meeting, SSSP presented the Indigenous Peoples’ Social Justice Award and contributed $2,500 to the Urban Indigenous Collective in support of their work. Learn more.

09/22/2026, 12:05 PM