Intersectionality

Question 1

What is intersectionality and how is it related to inequality? (SS)

Answer 1

Critical insight that gender, race, sexuality are not singular characteristics, but they intertwine with each other and on the basis of them shape social inequality.

Question 2

What is intersectionality influenced by? (SS)

Answer 2

Power relations + politics. F.e. WW2 - genocide; racism based on social structures + cultural representations.

Question 3

What does intersectionality help with? (SS)

Answer 3

Going beyond seeing gender, race, etc. and focusing on finding solutions to social problems.

Question 4

How does intersectionality work in companies?

Answer 4

Intersectionality must be applied by companies who are looking for more inclusivity, as it is used as analytic strategy that includes thinking about the problem of similitude and distinction on the basis of their relation to power.

Question 5

How is intersectionality applied in politics?

Answer 5

It’s used for engaging in more inclusivity and better way of doing social work f.e. Human Rights.
Application of reflectivity (critical praxis).