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Meaning of intersectionality

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

intersectionality

Pronunciation:/ɪntəˌsɛkʃəˈnælɪti//ɪntɚˌsɛkʃəˈnæləti/

noun

Definitions

  1. The quality or state of being intersectional, that is, of being characterized by intersection (especially of multiple forms of discrimination).

    Example: the intersectionality of gender, class, ethnicity, age, generation, marital status, and place of origin

  2. The study of (or a sociological methodology of studying) overlapping or intersecting social identities and related systems of oppression, domination, or discrimination.