Mission StatementMany of society's most pressing problems -- teenage childbearing, juvenile delinquency, substance abuse, domestic violence, child and elder abuse, divorce -- are related to or rooted in the family. The Section on Family was founded to provide a home for sociologists who are interested in exploring these issues in greater depth.
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The purpose of the Section on Family is to encourage the development of sociological perspectives on families, to bring together those who study and teach about families, and to consider the implications of such analyses for public policy, politics and professional practice. The section seeks to foster understanding of family structures and practices, of differences between and within families and of those social institutions and forces -- race, class, and gender; the economy, culture, social movements, the law, and demographic trends -- that shape families or are shaped by them.
LeadershipFind out who the current section officers are, who is serving on the section council, and who are the student representatives.
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ConferenceKeep up to date with information about the upcoming ASA conference.
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AwardsCheck out the call for nominations and see a list of past winners.
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Join!Become a member of the section today!
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Here are the Family Section Bylaws