addressing individual identitiesThere is no doubt discrimination in the US is widespread, all over the country we see never ending attacks on personal freedoms. We see women, people of color (POC), LGBTQ+, etc… face discrimination for their identity. Although the idea that one’s identity can be oppressive is not a new concept, the role of intersectionality in oppression is. Kimberle Crenshaw coined the term intersectionality in 1989 as a way to help explain the oppression of black women. Intersectionality is the concept that each one of us has a different set of characteristics, including but not limited to gender identity, sexuality, (dis)ability, racial identity, nationality, and ethnicity, that create a unique experience and oppression. Using intersectionality can make the world a safer place and attack hate and discrimination as a whole. For example, an Asian man cannot fully relate to the experiences of an Asian disabled woman. Despite having the same racial identity, they might have a difficult time relating to one another because they have different overlapping identities. But unfortunately misconception is acted on time and time again by the media.
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