Crenshaw's Theory of Intersectionality

Crenshaw's Theory of Intersectionality explains how different social identities—like race, gender, class, and others—intersect to create unique experiences of privilege or discrimination. It emphasizes that people's lives can't be fully understood by looking at just one aspect of their identity; instead, these factors overlap and influence how they experience society. For example, a Black woman may face challenges that are different from those faced by Black men or white women, due to the combined effects of race and gender. Intersectionality highlights the complexity of social inequalities and the need to consider multiple identities simultaneously when addressing injustice.