Theory Section · American Sociological Association

Advancing sociological theory through dialogue and exchange.

We bring together scholars working across the full range of theoretical perspectives to share research, ideas, and teaching.

Announcements

Theorizing Our Times

We’re launching a new blog and welcome book and article summaries, reviews, reflections on current events, interviews, reading lists, and works in progress. 500–3,000 words.

2026 Junior Theorists Symposium

A day of emerging theoretical work — nine junior scholars, three distinguished discussants, and a keynote by Yuchen Yang (Birmingham), 2025 Junior Theorist Award winner.

Recent Event · May 22, 2026

Turn to the Right

Ideas, Ideologies, and Culture of the Right, Fascists, and Neo-Fascists.

Panelists: Alvaro Bianchi (Unicamp), André Kaysel (Unicamp), Cinzia Solari (UMass Boston), Kat Fuller (UNLV)

Discussant: Hulya Arik (Toronto, Scarborough)