Why is intersectionality important?

Table of Contents:

1. Why is intersectionality important?
2. What does the word intersectional mean?
3. What does privilege mean?
4. What is multi Sectionality?
5. What are your multiple identities?
6. Do we have multiple identities?
7. Why is it important to adopt an intersectional lens?
8. How do you promote social inclusion?

Why is intersectionality important?

Intersectionality is the acknowledgement that everyone has their own unique experiences of discrimination and oppression and we must consider everything and anything that can marginalise people – gender, race, class, sexual orientation, physical ability, etc.

What does the word intersectional mean?

(Oxford Dictionary) Intersectionality is a framework for conceptualizing a person, group of people, or social problem as affected by a number of discriminations and disadvantages. It takes into account people's overlapping identities and experiences in order to understand the complexity of prejudices they face.

What does privilege mean?

Latin privilegium

What is multi Sectionality?

Multiple discrimination takes place when someone is discriminated against for more than one reason, for example on the basis of gender and religion, age and ethnicity, etc. It can be: Additive: when the specific effects can be distinguished.

What are your multiple identities?

The concept of multiple identities can bring people together based on factors other than gender, sexual orientation, religion, class or caste—while still recognising that these factors are an important part of who we are and how we experience and perceive the workplace and the world.

Do we have multiple identities?

We all have multiple identities — race, gender, age, sexual orientation, occupation — the list goes on and on. ... Moreover, some past work with adults has shown that people do in fact claim distinct and overlapping identities at different times (Crisp, Hewstone & Rubin, 2001; Goclowska & Crisp, 2014).

Why is it important to adopt an intersectional lens?

Use of intersectionality as a practice lens can help school psychologists unpack the ways in which students' intersecting identities contribute to increased risk for discrimination and oppression that can lead to marginalizing educational experiences.

How do you promote social inclusion?

Consideration – incorporating their needs in the policy making process. Equal rights – access to basic services such as housing, employment, education, health care and social services. Community participation – access to social interactions and participation to social, cultural or political activities.