American Sociological Association

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* Increase public knowledge and understanding of society through sociology
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@asanews.bsky.social Oct 8, 2026, 9:33 PM

In their article in the latest issue of ASA Footnotes, Brian Gran & Reema Sen describe why and how they built a video game to teach about gender inequality in the workplace, as well as what they learned in the process about teaching sociology now. https://bit.ly/ASAfall26

@asanews.bsky.social Oct 8, 2026, 8:15 PM

Stand up for sociology! Use ASA's Action Center to let your elected officials know how the Dept. of Ed.'s proposed user fees for restricted-use education data will affect your research and institution. Use our tools to get started, then customize your message for more impact. bit.ly/ASAaction

@asanews.bsky.social Oct 8, 2026, 7:30 PM

ASA’s Sections and Communities! We know you’re planning valuable learning opportunities for sociologists. Let ASA help you grow your audience! Send info about your upcoming events: asanet.org/calendar.

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@asanews.bsky.social Oct 7, 2026, 8:06 PM

In the new issue of ASA's Contexts Magazine, Tristan Bridges @tristanbridges.bsky.social @ucsantabarbara.bsky.social & James W. Messerschmidt argue that Trump's AI-generated memes are more than digital curiosities. The entire issue is free to read until Oct 28 @contexts.org http://bit.ly/ASAContexts

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@asanews.bsky.social Oct 7, 2026, 6:32 PM

Stephen Sweet @ithacacollege.bsky.social received the Distinguished Contributions to Teaching Award at the ASA 2026 Annual Meeting.

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@asanews.bsky.social Oct 7, 2026, 4:31 PM

A new Dept. of Ed. proposal requiring fees to use datasets has real consequences for sociologists, placing new financial barriers on researchers, students, and institutions. Use ASA's Action Center to tell your elected officials how this proposal would impact your work. https://bit.ly/ASAaction

@asanews.bsky.social Oct 7, 2026, 2:06 PM

Available now! Watch recordings of the Plenary Sessions from the ASA 2026 Annual Meeting, featuring insightful conversations and ideas about the role of humor in social justice, impactful research partnerships, and how sociology can help build a better world. https://bit.ly/ASA26Videos

@asanews.bsky.social Oct 6, 2026, 6:06 PM

Get guidance from the best of the best! The new collection in ASA’s TRAILS library of peer-reviewed teaching resources features award-winning class activities recognized by the Section on Teaching and Learning in Sociology. Free for ASA members! https://bit.ly/4z4LbQy

@asanews.bsky.social Oct 6, 2026, 2:51 PM

ASA invites nominations for the Cox-Johnson-Frazier Award, which recognizes outstanding work by individuals or institutions in service of social justice issues, human rights, and activism and community efforts. Nominations due Jan. 1. bit.ly/Cox-Johnson-Frazier.

@asanews.bsky.social Oct 5, 2026, 8:21 PM

The new issue of ASA's Contexts Magazine is out now and features photo essays on NY Fashion Week and marketing cannabis in Thailand. You can read the entire issue—including articles, research briefs, and sections on culture, policy, and more—until Oct. 28! @contexts.org http://bit.ly/ASAContexts

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@asanews.bsky.social Oct 5, 2026, 6:31 PM

Vincent Roscigno @roscigno.bsky.social (The Ohio State University) received the Distinguished Contributions to Teaching Award at the ASA 2026 Annual Meeting.

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@asanews.bsky.social Oct 1, 2026, 11:20 PM

Sociologists—learn something new today! ASA’s journal podcasts provide quick insights into some of the latest sociological research. New episodes feature authors from ASR, @soceducation.bsky.social, @cicojournal.bsky.social, @jofhsb.bsky.social, @spquarterly.bsky.social. bit.ly/3LMjWqK

@asanews.bsky.social Oct 1, 2026, 9:02 PM

Promote your next Section or Community event on the ASA Calendar! Whether you’re hosting a webinar, networking event, or panel discussion, let ASA help you spread the word! Send info about your upcoming events: asanet.org/calendar.

#ASA #sociology #webinars #professionaldevelopment

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@asanews.bsky.social Oct 1, 2026, 7:31 PM

Free article and podcast! Read a new sociological study investigating links between state political and policy contexts and disability risks, as well as how these links vary across race and race-sex groups. Then listen to the authors discuss their work. https://www.asanet.org/publications/podcasts/

@asanews.bsky.social Oct 1, 2026, 5:12 PM

In her new book, ASA member Aisha A. Upton Azzam, St. Catherine University, investigates the legacies of AKA and Delta sororities to understand the factors at play in their engagement with present day Black movements.

@asanews.bsky.social Sep 30, 2026, 9:40 PM

John Fox (McMaster University) was honored posthumously with the 2026 Distinguished Career Award for the Practice of Sociology during the ASA 2026 Annual Meeting.

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@asanews.bsky.social Sep 30, 2026, 6:31 PM

From tv to teaching tool to contestant! ASA member Angelica (Jelly) Loblack @iusociology.bsky.social talks about growing up watching Survivor with her family, using it to demonstrate connection in her Sociology of Families class, and being a contestant on season 51!

@asanews.bsky.social Sep 30, 2026, 3:12 PM

The new book edited by ASA members Jonathan Coley @jonathancoley.bsky.social and Golshan Golriz brings together work by leading scholars of social movements, religion, and gender and sexuality to better understand the activism of the queer faithful. @uncpress.bsky.social

@asanews.bsky.social Sep 29, 2026, 9:22 PM

Are you a first-gen sociology student looking for guidance on navigating higher ed and how to highlight your unique assets? Check out this webinar in ASA’s on-demand library. Also great for faculty who want to create supportive and inclusive learning spaces. Free for members! https://bit.ly/4hl9jqP

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@cicojournal.bsky.social Sep 29, 2026, 7:44 PMReposted by @asanews.bsky.social

#CiCoSept Thanks to @asanews.bsky.social for highlighting "Profit or Protection? Evictions and Housing Dynamics in Immigrant Neighborhoods," by Leung, Louis, Rangel and Desmond in their podcast series!

Listen to Leung and Louis discuss the article here: journals.sagepub.com/page/cty/pod...

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