Overview on Intersectionality

These flashcards cover key vocabulary and concepts related to intersectionality, emphasizing definitions and important figures.

Intersectionality

A concept that describes how different social identities (race, gender, class, etc.) intersect and shape individual experiences.

Kimberlé Williams Crenshaw

The scholar who coined the term 'intersectionality' in 1989.

Privilege

Advantages or rights granted to certain groups that are not extended to others based on their social identities.

Oppression

Systematic and pervasive mistreatment or discrimination against certain social groups.

Multi-level analysis

An approach that examines individual experiences in the context of broader social structures.

Reflexivity

The practice of reflecting on one's own social position and biases in relation to power dynamics.

Social justice

A movement aimed at addressing systemic inequities and ensuring fair treatment and distribution of resources.

Equity

Fairness and justice in outcomes, often requiring differentiated treatment to account for different circumstances.

Power relations

The dynamics of power that exist between individuals and social groups, affecting their social standing and opportunities.

Colonialism

The historical practice of acquiring control over another country or territory, often leading to oppression.