Intersectionality

Definition

Intersectionality is a concept that recognizes individuals face overlapping forms of discrimination and disadvantage that stem from their various identities, such as race, gender, class, sexuality, and other axes of identity. It emphasizes the need for nuanced approaches to civil rights policies and practices that take into account these multidimensional aspects.

Related terms

Civil Rights: The rights of citizens to political and social freedom and equality.

Discrimination: Unjust or prejudicial treatment of different categories of people, especially on the grounds of race, age, sex, or disability.

Social Justice: A movement towards creating a society based on principles of equality and solidarity; understanding and valuing human rights, and recognizing the dignity of every human being