Sociology Journals
Sociology students should be familiar with some of the major journals related to the field. Here is a sample of sources to help you find ideas for your own research and to stay current.
Websites
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USA FactsNon-profit, non-partisan data source for figures, statistics, and reports on the U.S. government. Includes an annual report.
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Everyday SociologyA blog written by a variety of distinguished sociologists.
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Pew Research CenterNonpartisan think tank with statistics and articles on current events.
Professional Associations
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American Sociological AssociationLists information about conferences, publications, funding, membership, and employment opportunities.
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Pacific Sociological AssociationThis is the primary regional association for sociologists in the Western United States, Mexico, and Canada.
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Sociologist for Women in SocietyThe “status of women in sociology” emerged as a public issue at the 1969 ASA annual meeting in San Francisco. Speaking on behalf of the newly formed Women’s Caucus, Alice Rossi presented nine resolutions covering topics that ranged from hiring and promotion practices to child care, as well as the inclusion of women in research designs, and the development of course material that acknowledged the experiences of the other half of the population. The group that convened at Yale in 1970 debated the structure of a formal organization to pursue the twin goals of (1) supporting colleagues in the discipline, and (2) the rights of women in the society (Daniels 1985; Lorber 1985; Tuchman 1985). In 1971, Sociologists for Women in Society (SWS) was born.
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Latina/o Sociology Section - ASAThe purpose of the Section on Latino/a Sociology is to encourage and promote the empirical research, theory development, and teaching of issues related to Latino/a population. The term Latino/a refers to all groups which are identified or self-identified, with the racial/ethnic membership attributed to Spanish-language /Spanish-surname individuals in the United States.
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Asia and Asian America Section - ASAThe purpose of the Section on Asia and Asian America is to enhance cooperation between Asia, America, and the global community. The Section aims to strengthen the theoretical and methodological aspects of Asian and American Studies.
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ASA SectionsSections are officially-recognized groups of sociologists who share a common interest in a specific topic. ASA has fifty two sections addressing topics ranging from aging to globalization. Sections are great for networking with your colleagues and keeping up to date with new developments in your field. Sections write newsletters, conduct panels, receptions and sessions at the Annual Meeting, and connect their members on a daily basis through listservs, websites and social media outlets. Some sections even publish scholarly journals.
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International Sociological AssociationThe ISA represents sociologists everywhere, regardless of school of thought, scientific approaches or ideological opinion, and to advance sociological knowledge throughout the world. Its members come from 167 countries.