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INTERSECTIONALITY
Intersectionality was first coined in 1989 by Kimberle Crenshaw
It connects to the facts that there can be multiple ways of discriminating a person based on aspect(s) of their identity
Different types of discrimination can intersect with each other to further discriminate a person and deepen the inequalitiesÂ
It is a framework that states that overlapping social identities relate to social structures of racism and oppression
Intersectionality is directly linked to oppression
Watch the video above to hear Kimberle Crenshaw's views on "intersectionalities". It is important to note, that those who have more intersectionalities are less powerful in society or are viewed in less regard in society (less privileged) are more likely to face systemic and intentional oppression. We will learn more about oppression later on in the training. A heterosexual white Christian male will have more opportunities in society, while a person who identifies as an Islamic, black, homosexual or a lower class Indian woman (for example) will face more oppression in society simply due to the intersectionalities they may identify as.
SELF REFLECTION - Intersectionality
Identity and intersectionality are different. Review the image on the side and think about how it relates to yourself.
Reflect on the following and write down any thoughts in your workbook:
What do you easily show to others around you?
Why do you choose to show those aspects of yourself to others?
Does your audience impact what you show of yourself that can not be physically seen?
How has the most visible aspects impacted you in your life?
Do you think anything listed as not being visible should be included in the visible section?
This image shows a graphic of the different types of intersectionalities that there are and how they are connected.
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