The Intersectionality Theory Flashcards
The Intersectionality Theory states that…
The experience of poverty…
States that inequalities persist, because categories like gender, race, socio-economic status, ability, or other characteristics overlap and affect each other
The experience of poverty cannot be separated from other disparities that shape society
Examples of Intersectionality
- Low income class gay men → face discrimination due to social class and sexual identity
- Missing and Indigenous Women → face discrimination due to their ethnic identity and gender
- Girls with ADHD → face a gender gap in diagnosis
How is Manuel Coreano’s story an example of the Intersectionality Theory?
Manny identifying as a queer latino makes their struggles much more difficult because of cultural expectations and beliefs that don’t allow them to be themselves
What can the government (federal and state) can do to reduce child poverty?/ What are some states doing to reduce child poverty now?
Reduce the cost of…
Invest more money into…
Increase access to…
Free…
Reduce the cost of child care
Invest more money into early childhood education such as Head start programs
Increase access to free preschool spots
Free school breakfast/lunch programs
