How Intersecting Identities Shape Us
Intersectionality, a term coined by Kimberlé Crenshaw, refers to the interconnected nature of social categorizations such as race, class, gender, sexuality, ability, and other forms of identity. These intersecting identities profoundly shape our experiences, perceptions, and interactions with the world, ourselves, and others. Each identity carries an element of privilege or oppression, which also informs …