1. Kimberlé Crenshaw - Intersectionality Pioneer

Kimberlé Crenshaw is an influential American legal scholar and civil rights advocate known for developing the concept of intersectionality. This idea explains how different social identities—such as race, gender, and class—intersect and contribute to unique experiences of discrimination and privilege. Crenshaw’s work highlights that individuals face multiple, overlapping forms of disadvantage, which cannot be understood by looking at single aspects of identity in isolation. Her insights have been pivotal in both academic discussions and real-world social justice movements, promoting a more nuanced understanding of systemic inequality.