The Importance of Intersectionality in Feminism Today
In 1989, legal scholar Kimberlé Crenshaw created “intersectional feminism.” This idea changed how we see inequality and oppression. Now, intersectionality is key for feminism, helping us understand gender-based discrimination better. Intersectional feminism says women’s lives are shaped by many things. For example, a white, cisgender, middle-class woman faces different challenges than a Black, transgender, low-income … Read more