forbidden words: intersectionality
intersectionality
noun
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Also called intersectional theory. Also called intersectionality theory;. the theory that the overlap of various social identities, as race, gender, sexuality, and class, contributes to the specific type of systemic oppression and discrimination experienced by an individual (often used attributively).
Her paper uses a queer intersectionality approach. -
the oppression and discrimination resulting from the overlap of an individual’s various social identities.
the intersectionality experienced by Black women.
Word History and Origins
Origin of intersectionality
Coined in 1989 by U.S. legal scholar Kimberlé Crenshaw (born 1959); intersectional ( def. ) + -ity ( def. )
from — Dictionary.com | Meanings & Definitions of English Words. (2025n). In Dictionary.com.
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example sentences: intersectionality
When it comes to speech, “an institution may not take, express, or assert a position or opinion” on anti-racism, bias, critical race theory, implicit bias, intersectionality, prohibited discriminatory practices, racial privilege,” the law states.
From Los Angeles Times
He has continued Dr. King’s legacy in building such a coalition that address the intersectionality of systemic racism, poverty, environmental degradation and religious nationalism.
From Salon
This layered approach to understanding discrimination is called “intersectionality” and it’s a policy change employers will need to take note of in their written policies, said Mesa, the employment attorney.
From Los Angeles Times
Strong: There’s an intersectionality with these films as stories with real things in our world.
From Los Angeles Times
Today she is the executive director of Re-Earth Initiative, which focuses on the intersectionality of the climate crisis and has a strong presence on Instagram.
From Los Angeles Times
from — Dictionary.com | Meanings & Definitions of English Words. (2025n). In Dictionary.com.
August 3rd, 2025
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Life is composed of / intersectionality; / the state of being
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Who has ever heard of a president eliminating words?
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Not a president of a democratic society.
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