Intersectionality

Definition

Intersectionality examines how various social identities (e.g., race, gender, class, sexual orientation, ability, etc.) interact and create overlapping and interdependent systems of discrimination or disadvantage

ORIGIN

Intersectionality, a term coined by Kimberlé Crenshaw, is a framework for understanding how different social categories, such as race, gender, class, and sexuality, intersect to create unique experiences of discrimination and privilege