Kimberly Crenshaw

Kimberlé Crenshaw is a lawyer and scholar who developed the concept of "intersectionality," which explains how different aspects of a person's identity—such as race, gender, and class—overlap and can create unique experiences of discrimination or advantage. Her work highlights that tackling social inequality requires understanding these interconnected identities rather than viewing issues in isolation. Crenshaw's ideas have influenced laws, policies, and social movements to better address complex forms of inequality faced by marginalized groups.