Social Problems Virtual Issues
These online-only thematic virtual issues from Social Problems are compiled by special guest editors and made freely accessible for a limited time.
Queer Studies in Social Problems
Co-edited by Kyle Shupe and Joshua E. Warren, this virtual issue on queer studies in Social Problems features articles from the journal that illustrate the social issues impacting queer communities. Read now
Climate, Disasters, Environment, and Justice: Examining Social Problems
Anita Bledsoe-Gardner and DeMond Miller co-edit this virtual issue on extreme climatic events and environmental (in)justice, featuring articles from the journal that detail the compounding social problems associated with climate change. Read now
The Precarious State of Abortion in America
Annulla Linders and Tamika Odum co-edit this virtual issue on abortion in America, featuring work from across the decades that illustrate the changing, divisive nature of abortion rights in the United States. Read now
Anti-Asian and Asian American Violence and Discrimination
SunAh M Laybourn edits this virtual issue on anti-Asian and Asian American violence and discrimination, featuring work that helps us to understand the ideological framing of Asian Americans. Read now
White Nationalism
James M. Thomas edits this virtual issue on the topic of on white nationalism, featuring previously published manuscripts in order to give sociologists a greater sense of purpose and direction whilst navigating the challenges of white supremacy in this new century. Read now.
Children's Rights and Voices 30 Years After the UNCRC
Loretta E. Bass edits this virtual issue on the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child. The issue highlights articles published in the Social Problems that have utilized social science research to interrogate, understand, and advocate for children’s well-being and human rights. Explore now.
Gun Research
This virtual issue, edited by Shawn Ratcliff and Tara D. Warner, features 11 articles on firearms research. Read now.
Religion
This virtual issue, co-edited and introduced by Shaonta’ Allen and Saugher Nojan, highlights articles previously published in Social Problems that address the social implications of religion. The articles selected for this virtual issue demonstrate the impact of religion on civic and political life, and its influence on individual lives and identities. Read now.
Immigrants' Incorporation
This virtual issue, edited by Sevsem Cicek-Okay, highlights articles that address immigrants' incorporation into their host counties. Read now.
Sexual Violence
This virtual issue, co-edited by Nicole Bedera and Trenton M. Haltom, highlights articles that address sexual violence, the social regulation of survivors, and the resistance to sexual violence. Read now.
Modern Abolitionist Struggle
This virtual issue, edited by Irina Chukhray, highlights articles from the journal that discuss modern abolitionist approaches to social problems. Read now.
2018 SSSP Annual Meeting Collection
This virtual issue highlights articles from the journal that discusses the 2018 Society for the Study of Social Problems annual meeting theme, Abolitionist Approaches to Social Problems. Read now.
Urban Planning
This virtual issue, edited by Praveena Lakshmanan, highlights articles from the journal that discuss urban planning. Read now.
