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 members include students, faculty working in a full range of institutions, and people working in government agencies and nonprofit and private sector organizations.
What We Do
ASA’s mission is to advance the discipline of sociology by supporting a diverse and inclusive community of sociologists, increase public knowledge and understanding of society through sociology, and promote the use of sociological insights to drive positive social change. ASA’s vision is a world where sociological knowledge is foundational for how people understand society, make decisions, and pursue a more just and equitable future.
ASA works toward accomplishing its mission through a wide range of programmatic activity, from publishing journals to hosting an Annual Meeting, from advocating for public policy on issues that impact our discipline to creating networking opportunities for sociologists, from disseminating sociological scholarship to a public audience to offering extensive professional development resources to our members—and more.
Our Plan for the Future
