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Racial Exclusion and Equity in Environmental Sociology
The Section on Environmental Sociology (SES) is a comparatively new section of the American Sociological Association (ASA). The section was officially formed in 1976 as an outgrowth of the U.S. environmental movement and the need to strengthen sociologists’ ability to contribute to environmental impact assessments, which had recently been mandated by national legislation (Caldwell 1988). Over the past four decades, membership in the SES has steadily grown. However, while there have been some gains in diversity in the discipline of sociology as a whole, these gains have not been achieved in the SES (Mascarenhas et al. 2017). – “Confronting White Space and White Ignorance: A Summary of the Committee on Racial Equity’s Mission and Work (2016-2019)” (Mascarenhas et al. 2019) Read this and other reports from the Section on Environmental Sociology’s (SES) Committee on Racial Equity (CRE) here (link).
Committee on Racial Inclusion, Equity and Justice (CRIEJ)
The goals of the Committee on Racial Inclusion, Equity and Justice (CRIEJ) are to investigate racial and ethnic diversity within the section, assess the educational and professional climate for scholars of color, recommend changes in section policies and practices, and engage environmental sociologists in laying the foundation for a more inclusive scholarly community. This committee was formed in 2016. Committee on Racial Inclusion, Equity and Justice Members Ian Carrillo, University of Oklahoma, icarrillo@ou.edu Rezvaneh Erfani, University of Alberta, erfani@ualberta.ca Rachel McKane, Brandeis University, rachelmckan@brandeis.edu Jessica Moulite, Howard University, jessica.moulite@bison.howard.edu Michael Warren Murphy, Occidental College, mmurphy3@oxy.edu Roger Renteria, University of Utah, roger.renteria@soc.utah.edu Mission Statement The Committee on Racial Inclusion, Equity and Justice will assess and challenge ASA’s Section on Environmental Sociology’s racist and exclusionary practices that promote white supremacy and maintain white spaces within the section. The committee will critically address white ignorance and white innocence that exist within and outside of the section. The members …
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Environmental Sociology Section Election Results
The Environmental Sociology Section is proud to announce the results of our recent election. Our newly elected officers will assume office following the business meeting of the Section at the ASA Annual Meeting. Chair-Elect: Rachael Shwom, Rutgers State University of New Jersey Teaching, Training and Practice Committee Chair: Janet Lorenzen, Willamette University Membership Committee Chair: Raoul Liévanos, University of Oregon
Environmental Sociology Events at ASA 2019 in New York
Greetings all! Here are all of the official Environmental Sociology Section events taking place at the ASA meeting in August—we have a fantastic lineup. I am also listing here several other sessions that section members will be interested in—I apologize for any I have missed. I look forward to seeing you all in New York! – Jill Lindsey Harrison, Chair-Elect of ASA Environmental Sociology Section
Summer 2019 Section Newsletter
The Summer 2019 issue of the Environmental Sociology Section Newsletter is now available for download (PDF). In this issue: An important message from the Section Chair, Kari Marie Norgaard; a feature essay, Colonialism, Fire Suppression, and Indigenous Resurgence; section news, including information on section award winners; section events at the ASA meeting at NYC; recent publications; and more.
Spring 2019 Section Newsletter
The Spring 2019 issue of the Environmental Sociology Section Newsletter is now available for download (PDF). In this issue: An important message from the Section Chair; information on extreme events research census and web map; global map of academic hazards and disaster research center; and a mini-conference on animals, ecology, and society. You will also find information about recent books, a special issue of the Journal of World-Systems Research, and recent journal articles and book chapters.
Winter 2019 Section Newsletter
The Winter 2019 issue of the Environmental Sociology Section Newsletter is now available for download (PDF). In this issue: A message and thoughts from the Section Chair on fostering inclusivity, a call for nominations, and recent publications. Under the transition section, you will also find information about Dr. Shannon Bell’s recent career move from University of Kentucky to Virginia Tech and several tributes to Dr. R Scott Frey, who passed away recently.
Fall 2018 Section Newsletter
The Fall 2018 issue of the Environmental Sociology Section Newsletter is now available for download (PDF). In this issue: An insightful reflection from the Section Chair on the 2018 ASA Meetings; a thought-provoking reflection on the “Bridging the Gap: Race and the Environment” Mini-Conference, authored by members of the Section Committee on Racial Equity; a call for ideas from the Chair of the Teaching and Outreach Committee; and publications. You will also find information about several section members receiving major grants and the retirement of Professor Emerita Sherry Cables, a longtime environmental sociologist.