“Intersectionality is just a metaphor for understanding the ways that multiple forms of inequality or disadvantage sometimes compound themselves and they create obstacles that often are not understood in conventional ways of thinking about anti-racism or feminism or whatever social justice advocacy structures we have” – Kimberle Crenshaw  

Intersectionality is explored through resources illustrating how individuals may face multiple overlapping forms of discrimination, such as racism and sexism. Animated explanations and video presentations delve into the concept of intersectionality. This section has resources to help understand what intersectionality is. 

 

BGL Resources 

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Additional Resources 

Videos 

Kimberle Crenshaw, who created the term intersectionality, defines what the term means: Defining intersectionality 

 

Animations 

Professor Peter Hopkins, Newcastle University, has created this useful animation that explains intersectionality: What is Intersectionality