Who We Are

Mirroring the American Sociological Association Code of Ethics, the Midwest Sociological Society Code of Ethics (hereafter “Code”) establishes the principles and ethical standards that guide the Society’s membership. This Code is a guideline and baseline for examining the professional activities of MSS members. These guidelines require MSS members and leaders to be honest and respectful of others in their professional activities. The Code also recognizes that MSS members need to adhere to the high standards of collegiality. Members of the MSS strive to eliminate bias in their professional activities, and they do not tolerate any forms of discrimination based on age, gender, race, socioeconomic status or origin, ethnicity, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, disability, health conditions, political affiliation, marital status, domestic status, parental status, or any other applicable basis proscribed by law. As a regional association, we place value on dismantling power inequalities. We engage and respect diverse experiences through all our programmatic activities and in the business of the Society. Read more here.