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Bri Pritchet
Instructor Jamie
English 1050
November 6
th
, 2023
Accepting Intersectionality
Introduction:
Intersectionality is a topic that has gotten a lot of attention in recent years. Kimberlé Crenshaw
used the term in 1989 to emphasize the interconnected nature of many social identities and their
influence on people's experiences and possibilities. The purpose of this position paper is to
investigate the relevance of intersectionality, the problems it poses, and the advantages of
understanding and adopting it into our social, political, and academic debate.
Background information:
Intersectionality recognizes that people have many different identities in society, such as race,
gender, sexual orientation, financial status, and disabilities, which intersect and impact their
experiences. It developed in the feminist movement, but it is applicable to many diverse types of
social disadvantage.
Description of Proposed Activities:
My objectives would be to promote intersectionality and stand up for the oppressed. The
following are the questions I intend to address in the position paper. Intersectionality: What is it?
Why do we think there is controversy concerning intersectionality? With intersectionality
understanding in mind, how can we improve equity? Which historical movements or events
influenced the development of intersectionality?
Request for Approval:
Accepting intersectionality is essential for creating a more equal, fair, and accepting society. It
calls us to acknowledge the complete spectrum of identities that influence people's lives, to
understand the interconnectivity of many types of discrimination, and to strive toward
deconstructing the oppressive structures that afflict so many. While there may be difficulties, the
benefits of recognizing and utilizing intersectionality far exceed the disadvantages. We may get
closer to a society where everyone has the chance to thrive, free from prejudice and oppression,
by understanding the unique and complicated experiences of people with various intersecting
identities.
Work Cited
Coaston, Jane. “The Intersectionality Wars.”
Vox
, 20 May 2019, www.vox.com/the-
highlight/2019/5/20/18542843/intersectionality-conservatism-law-race-gender-
discrimination.
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