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

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.

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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.

Statement Supporting Academic Freedom

Read the statement ASA signed in support of academic freedom and New College of Florida faculty and students.

TRAILS Offers Innovative Teaching Resources

With improved functionality, more powerful and accurate search capabilities, and topical resource collections, the revamped TRAILS can help you find innovative teaching ideas for the next semester, next month, or even the next class meeting.