Understanding Intersectionality

Understanding Intersectionality

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The video explains the concept of intersectionality, coined by Kimberly Crenshaw, highlighting how overlapping identities can lead to compounded discrimination. It discusses how various aspects of identity, such as gender, ethnicity, and age, interact with societal attitudes, resulting in inequality and exclusion. The video also presents intersectionality as an analytical framework to understand these dynamics and emphasizes the importance of recognizing multiple discrimination in human rights contexts.

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3 mins • 1 pt

In what ways can multiple discrimination affect an individual's access to resources?

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What does the Universal Declaration on Human Rights say about discrimination?

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