Intersectionality

Intersectionality

Please take a moment to read the following definition of intersectionality and what the videos below elaborating on the topic.

The ability to reflect on intersectionality, privilege and power forces us to examine how organizations/companies/individuals are working to create inclusive environment where all people can thrive; where employees feel seen and heard. And to consider the ways that identities intersect – granting more power and advantages to some (ex. Straight White Men) and less institutional power to others (ex. Black Trans Woman).

The image on the left shows an image of Dr. Kimberle Crenshaw titled "Intersectionality." The text below reads "Introduced by legal scholar Kimberle Crenshaw, intersectionality is a framework for understanding the ways that multiple aspects of our identities intersect, influence one another, and compound to create unique experiences. The concept is regularly used to describe the wasy societal privilege and oppression is complicated by the different parts of our identity that are marginalized or privileged in society. The image on the right shows set of five overlapping circles, each reflecting an aspect of identity: race, sexual orientation, gender identity, nationality, and disability.

Reflective Writing

We want to give you some time to write down your understanding of the term intersectionality. Here are a few prompts to get you going.

  • What is coming up for you after learning more about intersectionality? ​
  • Why is it important for us to think about intersectionality when thinking about discrimination and oppression? ​
  • What does it mean to center the voices of “marginalized” individuals in the workplace? 

If you're interested and comfortable, please feel free to share your thoughts in the comments below:



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