Talk:Society for the Study of Social Problems

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VERBIAGE under Purpose should read: The SSSP’s stated purpose is to promote and protect sociological research and teaching on significant problems of social life and, particularly, to encourage the work of young sociologists; to stimulate the application of scientific method and theory to the study of vital social problems; to encourage problem-centered social research; to foster cooperative relations among persons and organizations engaged in the application of scientific sociological findings to the formulation of social policies; to foster higher quality of life, social welfare, and positive social relations in society and the global community and to undertake activities to accomplish these goals. Fulfilling this purpose requires both a strict adherence to the highest principles of academic freedom, freedom of speech, and due process, as stated in the AAUP’s 1940 statement on academic freedom and tenure and 2014 statement on academic freedom and electronic communications; and the protection of the right to engage in intellectual debates of all types without fear of censorship or retaliation.

VERBIAGE under Activities should read: The SSSP promotes dialogue through presentations at the annual meeting, and through listservs and division newsletters throughout the year; publishes research in the journal Social Problems; presents awards to community groups; supports undergraduate and graduate students, young scholars and activists with professional support, leadership opportunities, and scholarships; passes and acts upon public resolutions; and fosters the generation of new ideas.

VERBIAGE under Membership should read: Most members are from the United States, but the Society enjoys the significant participation of international scholars, practitioners, advocates, and students as well. Membership is open to individuals and university and college departments who support the SSSP’s goals.

VERBIAGE under Annual Meeting should read: SSSP Annual Meetings provide an excellent opportunity for exploring vast and diverse topics in social problems providing you with a wealth of information as you return to the universities and private sector and continue the mission of creating social justice through your research and activism. Attendees create stronger connections with colleagues while exchanging ideas throughout the conference in formal and informal settings. Each year we welcome attendees from all over the world, including students, professors, activists, and private sector professionals. Join us in making a difference!

VERBIAGE under Divisions should read: The SSSP has twenty-three divisions, each with its own newsletter, that provide members with common interests the opportunity to interact more intimately with one another. Division activity shapes the annual meeting of the Society by organizing paper sessions and panels. Divisions provide an opportunity for scholars to present their work to a critical audience of scholar advocates interested in good research and social action to move toward solutions for social problems.

VERBIAGE under Awards, Fellowships, and Scholarships should read: The SSSP grants awards, fellowships, and scholarships in recognition of meritorious work by outstanding scholars, practitioners, advocates, and students who demonstrate active pursuit in the application of critical, scientific, and humanistic perspectives to the study of vital social problems. One of these awards is the prestigious C. Wright Mills Award, awarded to the previous year’s most outstanding book in the tradition of the individual for whom the award is named.

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VERBIAGE under Social Problems and other Publications should read: Social Problems, the official journal of the Society, is one of the leading refereed and widely read social science journals. The 2021 Journal Impact Factor ranking for Social Problems placed it among the top 10% in all of sociology–with an impact factor of 5.397. The 5-Year impact factor of 4.994 speaks to the consistent quality of the journal and the lasting importance of its content to the field, especially as the number sociology journals continues to grow over time. Online access to all issues since 1953 is complimentary with your membership.

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