We are pleased to announce that Shelley J. Correll, Stanford University, has been elected the 2025-2026 ASA President, and Victor E. Ray, University of Iowa, has been elected Vice President. Read the full election results.
The Value of Sociology Initiative
Learn how you can participate in our Value of Sociology Initiative that demonstrates to voters and policymakers the value of the work we do.
Guide on Transgender and Gender Diverse Youth in the U.S.
The ASA Committee on the Status of LGBTQ People in Sociology has produced a guide that offers information to help the public better understand TGD youth, the policies that target them, and the harmful consequences of those policies.
What’s Sociology? And Why Should Students Study It?
In her article, ASA President Joya Misra explains how studying this discipline helps students understand how society works and learn how social forces affect everyone’s lives.
Thank you to MFP Donors
We greatly appreciate the support of donors to the Making a Difference Today for Tomorrow Campaign for the Minority Fellowship Program.
Who We Are
The American Sociological Association, founded in 1905, is the national professional membership association for sociologists and others who are interested in sociology. ASA’s mission is to serve sociologists in their work, advance sociology as a science and profession, and promote the contributions and use of sociology to society. ASA members include students, scholars and teachers working in a full range of educational institutions, and people employed in government agencies and nonprofit and private sector organizations. Learn More
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2024 Annual Meeting: Register Today
Registration for the 2024 Annual Meeting is open. Click here to register.
Membership
How does ASA membership benefit you? Whether you are a student, or a sociologist employed in a research-oriented institution, a teaching-focused institution, or a practice setting, ASA membership benefits you in five career-enhancing ways. It helps you stay up to date on the discipline. It helps you with professional development. It helps you connect with people and opportunities. It helps you save money. And, critically, it gives you the opportunity to make a difference.
Featured Member
Rebecca London
“As chair of the ASA’s Sociology Action Network (SAN), I value ASA’s commitment to supporting engaged scholarship through funding, workshops, and scholarly guidance. I appreciate the dedication of ASA’s professional staff to supporting members to create social impact through scholarship.”
Pick Your Own Sponsorship
As a nation, we may be emerging from the pandemic, but ASA knows that many people are still struggling. With the Pick your Own Sponsorship initiative, sociologists can take 10, 20, or 30 percent off their dues, or give a sponsorship of 10, 20, or 30 percent to help others.
Advocacy Efforts
ASA undertakes many advocacy efforts on issues such as demonstrating the value of sociology and defending academic freedom. We also advocate for robust federal funding for relevant work.
Professional Development Videos and Webinars
ASA has a rich collection of videos and webinars tailored specifically to sociologists to learn how to approach challenges and enrich their professional lives at every career stage.