Markus Textor

Dr. Markus Textor is a Researcher at the Institute of Educational Sciences, Department of Social Pedagogy, at Freiburg University of Education. He holds a doctoral degree in Educational Sciences (2023) and coordinates the Master's program in Social Pedagogy/Pedagogy and Psychology at Social Pedagogical Schools (PPSP). His work bridges academic research with on-site social work practice, including part-time employment at Jugendhilfswerk Freiburg e.V.

• Education: PhD in Educational Sciences (2023), MA in Social Work (2013), BA in Social Work (2011)

Research Focus: Markus Textor specializes in Racial Profiling and Police Violence, particularly their impacts on youth. His work integrates Anti-Racist Social Work, Subjectivation Theory, and Qualitative Social Research to analyze systemic discrimination, agency development, and gender-critical approaches. He also explores Critical Masculinity Studies and Intersectional Analysis of power structures.

Publications & Talks emphasize youth vulnerability in public spaces, methodological rigor in qualitative studies, and ideological critiques of racialized systems. His articles examine how marginalized groups resist structural oppression.

Scientific Awards:

• Best Dissertation Award, Faculty of Educational Sciences, Freiburg University of Education (2023)
• Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung Doctoral Scholarship (2016–2020)

Additional Roles: He serves as a Vertrauensperson (confidential officer) for people with disabilities at PH Freiburg and co-founded the Esslingen Antidiscrimination Office (ADES). His teaching includes courses on Qualitative Social Research and Discrimination-Critical Perspectives.