Visualizing Demographic Representation in ASA Sections: The Case of Race/Ethnicity and Gender in CITAMS

Abstract

The American Sociological Association (ASA) and its sections have taken on new efforts at increasing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in recent years. In 2020-21, the Communication, Information Technologies, and Media Sociology (CITAMS) section’s DEI Committee conducted a survey of section elected officials and award winners (n=42). This visualization reports the results of survey participants’ self-identified demographic group memberships across section offices and awards, and compares them to section- and ASA-wide baselines. By doing so, the visualization offers an example of how sections can assess the racial and gender representation of their section leadership and award recipients relative to demographics of the section and ASA as a whole.