intersectionality
noun
in·ter·sec·tion·al·i·ty
ˌin-tər-ˌsek-shə-ˈna-lə-tē 
: the complex, cumulative way in which the effects of multiple forms of discrimination (such as racism, sexism, and classism) combine, overlap, or intersect especially in the experiences of marginalized individuals or groups
[Kimberlé] Crenshaw introduced the theory of intersectionality, the idea that when it comes to thinking about how inequalities persist, categories like gender, race, and class are best understood as overlapping and mutually constitutive rather than isolated and distinct.—
Adia Harvey Wingfield
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This is where doing some deep, thoughtful reading about intersectionality would benefit you greatly.
—Roxane Gay, New York Times, 14 Oct. 2023
And while the formats vary, the common denominator centers on foregrounding the intersectionality of their identities as 21st century visual creators.
—Amy Carleton, Charlotte Observer, 29 Feb. 2024
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Roxane Gay, New York Times, 14 Oct. 2023
And while the formats vary, the common denominator centers on foregrounding the intersectionality of their identities as 21st century visual creators.
—Amy Carleton, Charlotte Observer, 29 Feb. 2024
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“Intersectionality.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/intersectionality. Accessed 29 May. 2024.
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