Sociologists For Women in Society
Sociologists for Women in Society, founded in 1971, is a non-profit organization dedicated to gender equity and inclusion within sociology and through sociological education, research, and the dissemination of scholarly work to scholars, practitioners, and the public at large.
About
SWS is an intergenerational, international, and racially/ethnically diverse community of feminist sociologists, inclusive of all genders and sexualities. Acknowledging that professional and societal challenges are often structural and cultural, we are committed to transforming sociology and society by promoting our members’ feminist scholarship, teaching, activism, and leadership. We use our sociological expertise to challenge oppressive systems and injustices as we work to create an inclusive and equitable society.
Explore What SWS Offers
Membership
Join our community of scholars and professionals! As a member, you will gain stronger professional development, greater visibility and impact for feminist scholarship, and expanded networks with tailored support across career stages.
Our Journal
Gender & Society is the top-ranked journal in Sociology and Women’s Studies. Housed in SWS, the journal focuses on on gender and gendered processes in interactions, organizations, societies, and global and transnational spaces.
Resources
Access resources to increase public and professional understandings of gender and intersecting systems of inequality through a sociological lens as well as obtain professional advice! From teaching modules to career materials, take a look today.