American Sociological Association

Section on Children and Youth

The purpose of the Section on Children and Youth is to encourage the development and dissemination of sociological perspectives on children in the areas of research, theory, policy, practice, and teaching. Here, the term "children" includes every human being from infancy through the transition to adulthood.

Section on Children and Youth

American Sociological Association

1307 New York Avenue, NW

Suite 700

Washington, DC 20005

To contact us:

To post an update or announcement,

Email Lara Perez-Felkner: larap@uchicago.edu

Latest News

Mission Statement

· NEW photos from Annual Meeting events!

· Section Awards—Submissions due February and March 1st!

· Please remember to renew your Section Membership!

· The Fall Newsletter is here!  See Newsletters!

· New conference announcements!

· Updated section officers page and meeting notes!

· New links to societies and organizations relevant to the sociology of children and youth.  See Links.