Kimberlé Crenshaw

Kimberlé Crenshaw is a scholar known for her work on intersectionality, which explores how different social identities—like race, gender, and class—interact to create unique experiences of discrimination and privilege. In the context of epistemic injustice, she highlights how people from marginalized groups may be dismissed or ignored in conversations about their own experiences. This can lead to a failure to recognize their knowledge and insights, reinforcing systemic inequalities. Crenshaw's work encourages a more inclusive understanding of lived experiences and emphasizes the importance of listening to diverse voices in society.