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Professional Associations
American Sociological Association
"As the national organization for sociologists, the American Sociological Association, through its Executive Office, is well positioned to provide a unique set of services to its members and to promote the vitality, visibility, and diversity of the discipline. Working at the national and international levels, the Association aims to articulate policy and implement programs likely to have the broadest possible impact for sociology now and in the future."-website
International Sociological Association
Open to scholars and professionals of sociological teaching, research or practice. At present there are more than 5,000 members from 167 countries.
The Society for the Study of Social Problems
"We are an interdisciplinary community of scholars, practitioners, advocates, and students interested in the application of critical, scientific, and humanistic perspectives to the study of vital social problems. "-website
Southern Sociological Society
"Established in 1935, the Southern Sociological Society is a society of professionals that promotes the development of sociology as a profession and scientific discipline by the maintenance of high academic professional and ethical standards, and by encouraging effective teaching of sociology, valid and reliable methods and research in the study of human society, diffusion of sociological knowledge and its application to societal problems, cooperation with related disciplines and groups, recruitment and training of sociologists, and development of sociology programs in educational and other agencies."-website
Eastern Sociological Society
"Founded in 1930, the Eastern Sociological Society is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting excellence in sociological scholarship and instruction. The ESS sponsors a professional journal, a four-day annual meeting in the spring, a newsletter, numerous award competitions, an employment service, and a mailing list."-website
Sociologists for Women in Society
"Sociologists for Women in Society is a nonprofit professional feminist organization dedicated to:
Encouraging the development of sociological feminist theory and scholarship
Transforming the academy through feminist leadership, career development, and institutional diversity
Promoting social justice through local, national, and international activism
Supporting the publication and dissemination of cutting edge feminist social science"- website
Social Science Research Council
"The Social Science Research Council (SSRC) is an independent, international, nonprofit organization founded in 1923. It fosters innovative research, nurtures new generations of social scientists, deepens how inquiry is practiced within and across disciplines, and mobilizes necessary knowledge on important public issues."-website
Helpful Websites
Google Correlate
Google Correlate finds search patterns which correspond with real-world trends.
Social Psychology Network
one of the largest Internet sites devoted to psychological research and teaching.
The SocioWeb
"Your Independent Guide to Sociological Resources on the Internet"-website