BREAKING NEWS: Every year, the SWS Vice President surveys the ASA candidates on their participation and leadership in activities on behalf of women and against institutionalized sexism, sex discrimination, and the restriction of women's rights. ASA members, view the SWS 2008 survey results before voting!

Welcome to the official web site for the Sociologists for Women in Society!

We are an international organization of sociologists and social scientists who work together to improve the position of women in sociology, and in society.

Our members include women and men who work in academia, the private sector, government, and other settings.

We invite you to explore our website and learn more about us. We have an extensive collection of research and resources exploring a wide variety of topics on women including our fact sheets. You can get involved and become a member of SWS. Check out the benefits of membership such as a subscription to our journal Gender and Society, attendance at our meetings and much more!

Thank you for visiting us!