Equity issues are intersectional
We often can't isolate the effects of race, gender, sexual orientation, class, and disability. Kimberlé Crenshaw coined the term "intersectionality" in the late 1980s to describe the way, as she put it, "if you're standing in the path of multiple forms of exclusion, you are likely to get hit by both."
In order to tackle any one of these issues, we need to understand that they are all connected in complex ways.
In order to tackle any one of these issues, we need to understand that they are all connected in complex ways.
Three discussions of intersectionality by Kimberlé Crenshaw:
While it's important to recognize intersectionality, I have curated resources according to topics for simplicity.
As always, this is a work in progress. If you see something missing or have recommendations, I am always happy to hear from you!
As always, this is a work in progress. If you see something missing or have recommendations, I am always happy to hear from you!
"Do the best you can until you know better.
Then when you know better, do better.”
