Working with youth

Question 1

What is intersectionality?

Answer 1

-the interconnected nature of social categorizations such as race, class, and gender as they apply to a given individual or group, regarded as creating overlapping and interdependent systems of discrimination or disadvantage.

Question 2

What are strategies for working with a trans youth?

Answer 2

• Use preferred pronouns: validate identity
• respect culturally specific needs
• be cognizant of intersectionality needs
• assist in navigating family/medical system/housing