Megan E. Brooker

Megan E. Brooker is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Sociology at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), within the College of Arts and Sciences. She holds a PhD in Sociology from the University of California Irvine, with additional degrees including an MPA in Public Affairs and an MA in Sociology. Her research focuses on social movements, political sociology, culture, social inequality, and qualitative methods. She teaches undergraduate and online courses in sociology and serves as the Sociology Internship Director, emphasizing hands-on learning and real-world application.

• Education:
  • BA in Anthropology, Haverford College
  • MPA in Public Affairs, Washington State University
  • MA in Sociology, University of California Irvine
  • PhD in Sociology, University of California Irvine

Her research explores movement-party relationships, particularly analyzing electoral cleavages like race and LGBTQ rights during the 2016 U.S. presidential election. She investigates how political environments and organized interests influence movement incorporation into electoral agendas. Teaching priorities include fostering sociological imagination and critical engagement with societal structures.

No scholarly awards or publications are listed in the provided texts. Her professional focus emphasizes education and mentorship through internships and coursework.