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Website for the Theory Section of the American Sociological Association

STUDENT PAGES

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The section welcomes participation from students at the undergraduate and graduate level interested in the role, use, and value of sociological theory. ASA student membership is relatively cheap and comes with many benefits. Scroll down or click on the links.

Student Membership | Benefits for Student Members | A Career in Sociology

"Education is healthy when people themselves are in a healthy state; but it becomes corrupt with them, being unable to modify itself... Education, therefore, can be reformed only if society itself is reformed. To do that, the evil from which it suffers must be attacked at its source."
-Emile Durkheim.

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ASA STUDENT MEMBERSHIP

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The benefits of joining ASA sections in your interest areas relate to the value of sociological specialties. As sociologists develop their interests in different ways, they pursue diverse specialty subjects within the field as a whole. Sections are also represented at the annual meeting.

ASA Sections - Sections offer an excellent opportunity for networking and the gathering of pertinent information in various areas of sociology. Sections welcome student involvement!
ASA Student Pages - The Student pages are meant to help students "connect" to the important opportunities and activities of the Association and its specialty sections. Includes the Student Forum.

Among the most tangible efforts on behalf of the Theory section for students is the annual Edward Shils - James Coleman Memorial Award for the Best Student Paper. This competition is organized by the Section's Graduate Student Prize Committee to recognize distinguished work in theory by a graduate student. Submitted work may take the form of either a paper published or accepted for publication, a paper presented at a professional meeting, or a paper suitable for publication or presentation at a professional meeting. The winner will receive a plaque and reimbursement for up to $500 for travel to attend the annual meetings of the American Sociological Association. Go to the Announcements page for this year's competition and the Awards page for information about previous recipients.

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MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS

.Undergraduate and graduate students with interests in sociological theory can receive many benefits from participating in the American Sociological Association and its Theory section. The ASA website provides an overview of student benefits, such as:

Footnotes - Copies of the ASA newsletter are included in membership. Previous issues are also available!

ASA journals & other publications - The ASA publishes various resources.

On our own Theory site, you can find:

Perspectives Newsletter - Members of the section receive the newsletter.

Theory Awards - The Theory section annually awards a prize for the best student paper in sociological theory. Check it out!

Consult the ASA Student Pages, where you can find out more about how to meet and interact with other students interested in the field of sociology; the ASA annual meetings; forms of student involvement in the ASA; the ASA Honors program; careers in sociology; funding opportunities; and a lot more.

To become a member of the ASA and the Theory section, please contact the ASA offices:
American Sociological Association, 1307 New York Avenue, N.W., Suite 700, Washington, DC 20005-4701, Phone: ( 202) 383-9005; Fax: (202) 638-0882, Email: membership@asanet.org.

Jobcurious? Check the Job Bank (and the previous Employment Bulletin).

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A Future in Sociology!

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The American Sociological Association has compiled a series of helpful resources on various career aspects of up-and-coming professional sociologists, both in the academic world as in extra-mural settings. These materials provide useful information on:

Sociology: A World of Opportunities - Career options and guidelines.
Also includes: What can I do with a BA in Sociology? What can I do with an MA or PhD in Sociology?
Sociological Specialties: Many Paths to Understanding the Society
Career Preparation: Making the Most of an Undergraduate Major
Job Prospects for the BA Graduate
Graduate Training in Sociology
The Common Core of Sociological Careers: Teaching, Research, Practice

If you're looking for a job, consult the Job Bank, which offers job openings across the country.

Go to our Awards page for details on the Section Student Award!

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