Mission Statement

The British Sociological Association's mission is to represent the intellectual and sociological interests of its members. In doing so, the Association aims to:

• Provide information and services to members;
• Seek to influence policies affecting sociology within the wider social sciences remit;
• Promote the identity of the discipline and its practitioners/scholars;
• Enhance the context for the pursuit of sociology;
• Maintain and encourage links with sociologists throughout the world;
• Publish journals, books and other materials;
• Generate income from activities related to the work of the BSA;
• Establish and maintain suitable systems of management for the BSA;
• Act as responsible employers, with appropriate concern for the health and welfare of its employees.