Intersectional feminism
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- Difficult level: Beginner
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How you can apply what you learned here
- Recognize that there are multiple forms of systemic discrimination that block people from realizing equal opportunity.
- Appreciate that forms of systemic discrimination intersect with each other and present unique challenges for affected individuals and communities
- Respect the voice of those most affected by issues by centering their voices, respecting their goals for their communities, and stepping aside and allowing them to serve as spokespeople for their own causes.
- Be inclusive and incorporate different perspectives when talking about your issues.
- Acknowledge that individuals with intersectional identities may face unique challenges in how their families are perceived and in building and sustaining their families.
- Ensure that data collection does not overlook the experiences of individuals with intersectional identities.
- Be open to thinking creatively about social justice issues, assessing how issues connect with seemingly unrelated topics, and considering how they may have unintended consequences for other areas.
- Strive to collaborate with people and/or provide resources for people from different communities, issue areas, and sectors to promote transformative change.
- Consider how discrimination and systemic inequality contribute to differing health outcomes and block access to healthy food, clean water, and fresh air.
- While working in collaboration, highlight the importance of coming together as a community to achieve equal opportunity.
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