What Our Members Say
I’m excited about a new generation of members who are bringing creativity, scholarly excellence and visons of emancipatory change to SSSP. They are a key pillar of what will fuel the Society forward in the years to come. I know we need the deepest of commitments, the sharpest scholarship, and the greatest strategic clarity regarding the road ahead. I’m very much looking forward to the annual meeting in Chicago where much of this theory and practice will be shared as we commemorate the 75th anniversary of SSSP." Rose M. Brewer, University of Minnesota |
![]() "After attending my first SSSP meeting, I knew I would be back. SSSP is a welcoming and accessible academic home that creates meaningful experiences for its members. I left that first meeting with so much: I connected with radical, inspiring scholars and mentors, and I gained professional development in ways that felt organic rather than prescriptive. Over the last few years, this has been invaluable as I finished graduate school, navigated the job market, attended panels on publishing, and grew into my role as an early career scholar. I have leaned on SSSP for both professional development and community. I am not a sociologist, but I return for the sense of belonging I find here." Kayla M. Martensen, University of New Mexico |
"Considering that sociology is devoted to the study of social order and social action from a structural perspective, it is prone to instilling a sense of fatalism and hopelessness in us and our students. SSSP has been a place where I have found the desire and commitment for social justice with a focus on hope, joy, and community. I attended my first SSSP as a student and I sat with wonderful scholar-activists during new members’ breakfast. It was then that I knew I have a new home and community to be a part of and serve." Hadi Khoshneviss, Rhodes College |
I am so proud to belong to SSSP. I think it is an exceptional professional organization that supports the development of scholars through mentorship and numerous professional opportunities. Join SSSP and I believe you will find a welcoming home!" Jacqueline M. Zalewski, West Chester University of Pennsylvania |
Mary Bernstein, University of Connecticut |
![]() "SSSP is one of my academic homes. I joined SSSP early on as a graduate student, and now as an early career scholar, I am thankful for my decision. Unlike many other academic conferences, SSSP has cultivated a space where scholars can receive feedback in kind and constructive ways. At SSSP I have met and been inspired by Rahsaan Mahadeo, Shirley A. Jackson, Corey Dolgon, Rodney Coates, and so many others. Outside of the conference, SSSP has supported me in many ways. Through the mentoring program, I met Vilna Bashi who has been invaluable as a guide and mentor. I have participated in op-ed writing workshops, and I am a past recipient of the Racial/Ethnic Minority Graduate Fellowship. So, in no small part, SSSP has been foundational to the formation of my intellect and scholarship, and I plan to always give back!" Korey Tillman, Northeastern University |
![]() "I won't lie. I own a LOT of shoes. It may have to do with not having a lot of shoes when I was growing up. SSSP is like a comfortable pair of shoes that go with everything you wear! I know when I attend the meetings that I will find old friends and make new ones. I enjoy the support of my colleagues which makes SSSP an organization that gives my conference experience meaning. SSSP is a place where I feel I can serve on a variety of committees and have run for elected office because it means working with like-minded folks who are doing their part to give back to an organization that has given us so much. I feel comfortable in SSSP which is why I continue to renew my membership each year and why I attend the meetings!" Shirley A. Jackson, Portland State University |
![]() "In SSSP, I have been able to work for the past 20 years within a community of people who are committed to social justice. It has been incredibly rewarding to belong to an organization where I’m able to align my personal and political values with my professional life. This is a place where praxis is possible, and I’m honored to serve as SSSP’s Executive Officer." Elroi J. Windsor, University of West Georgia |