intersectionality

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The quality or state of being intersectional, that is, of being characterized by intersection (especially of multiple forms of discrimination).
the intersectionality of these issues
the intersectionality of race, gender, class, ethnicity, age, generation, marital status, and place of origin

The study of (or a sociological methodology of studying) overlapping or intersecting social identities and related systems of oppression, domination, or discrimination.

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Along with all of that, she's the Programming Coordinator for OrcaCon, the Diversity Liaison for GaymerX and often speaks on issues of diversity, feminism, race, intersectionality and other topics at multiple conventions throughout the year. Source: Internet

Purveyors of Intersectionality do not acknowledge the fluidity of “whiteness,” a changing definition that is illustrated by the history of Jews in America — and undercuts the self-righteousness of Intersectionality. Source: Internet

And, Erin E.H. Smith, a queer female, recounts conversations about intersectionality and the need to recognize and support the multiple identities that make up each of us. Source: Internet

I did not have language to talk about intersectionality before I met Joni. Source: Internet

If you’re not aware of it already, please bone up on the concept of intersectionality. Source: Internet

It also means I start from a different place of conversation–instead of talking about the nuances of intersectionality, I’ll start by explaining what intersectionality is in the first place. Source: Internet

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