Critical Sociology (journal)

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Critical Sociology is a peer‑reviewed sociology journal that publishes six issues per year. The editor is David Fasenfest (Wayne State University), and it is published by SAGE Publications (previously Brill Publishers). The journal has been in publication since 1969.

In 2022, Critical Sociology had an impact factor of 1.9, ranking 84th out of 149 journals in the Sociology category. The journal aims to encourage critical thinking by publishing work from perspectives within critical or radical social science, with a focus on the relationships between race, gender, and class. It also provides a forum for discussing research and findings.

History and scope: Critical Sociology originated in 1969 as The Insurgent Sociologist, emerging from radical activity within the American Sociological Association following the 1968 movements. Since then it has become a leading venue for radical and critical research in the social sciences.

Indexing: The journal is abstracted and indexed in major databases, including JSTOR, Scopus, LCCN, NLM, and MIAR, among others.