Social groupings : We finished up today by discussing intersectionality theory

Social groupings : We finished up today by discussing intersectionality theory

Social groupings : We finished up today by discussing intersectionality theory. As we mentioned, intersectionality has been a ‘hot button’ issue among feminists

and those who do critical work in gender studies.

Given our discussion, and given what the theory is meant to accomplish, please address:

1) the meaning of intersectionality as a theory;

2) are there any additional identity markers that should be included along with race, class, sex, religion, etc.–was our listing today complete;

3) the usefulness of intersectionality in unpacking the nature of oppression

Please draw upon the course readings and discussion for your answers.

And answer each question by one paragraph.

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Intersectionality can be defined as a system that describes the interconnectivity of social groupings like religion, sex, race and class in the manner in which they apply to certain individuals or groups of people in an interdependent and overlapping way. Intersectionality theory hence is the study of how discriminatory and oppressive institutions………………………..

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