Expertise

American Politics, Race and Ethnic Politics, Black Politics, Policing, Social Movements

Dr. Alex Goodwin is an Assistant Professor of American Politics at Southwestern University. He specializes in the study of American politics with a particular focus on race and ethnic politics, Black politics, social movements, policing, and race and its relationship to sports. His current research examines how respectability politics impacts policy opinions and social movement support amongst African Americans. 

He received his PhD. from the University of North Texas in 2023 and his  BA from Prairie View A&M University in 2017.

  • Dr. Alex Goodwin is an Assistant Professor of American Politics at Southwestern University. He specializes in the study of American politics with a particular focus on race and ethnic politics, Black politics, social movements, policing, and race and its relationship to sports. His current research examines how respectability politics impacts policy opinions and social movement support amongst African Americans. 

    He received his PhD. from the University of North Texas in 2023 and his  BA from Prairie View A&M University in 2017.

  • Respectability Politics, Black Social Movements, Black Politics