Lecture 16: Racism and Intersectionality

Question 1

Define Intersectionality

Answer 1

How multiple, interlocking systems of power and oppression affect people

Question 2

Who developed intersectionality?

Answer 2

Kimberlé Williams Crenshaw

Question 3

Define intersectional invisibility

Answer 3

Not being a “prototypical member” of an identity group = Invisibility

Question 4

Important Axis of Power (list)

Answer 4

Race
Gender
Class
Sexual orientation
Gender identity
Age
Religion
(Dis)Ability
Geographical location

Question 5

Who is the Canadian feminists who approach topics such as child custody, criminal law, etc. often ignores how race and racism shape the experiences of Canadian women of colour

Answer 5

Marlee Kline

Question 6

Topics of anti-racist feminism (list)

Answer 6

immigration, labour, building solidarity with Indigenous women, the role of culture in structuring women’s lives

Question 7

Is Sexual orientation the same as gender identity?

Answer 7

NO