Understanding Intersectionality

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.

Who coined the term 'intersectionality' and in what context?

• bell hooks, in a feminist theory book

• Angela Davis, in a discussion about economic inequality

• Kimberly Crenshaw, in a legal case about racial and gender discrimination

• Judith Butler, in a lecture on gender performativity

What does intersectionality primarily focus on?

• The economic status of individuals

• The interactions between different aspects of identity and social attitudes

• The political affiliations of minority groups

• The historical context of racial discrimination

Which of the following is NOT an example of identity that can interact with societal attitudes?

• Ethnicity

• Musical preference

• Gender identity

• Age

How can multiple identities lead to compounded discrimination?

• By increasing the likelihood of receiving government aid

• By creating a cumulative disadvantage in accessing resources

• By simplifying the process of job applications

• By reducing the risk of social isolation

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

• It is primarily an economic concern

• It is only relevant in certain countries

• It is prohibited and considered a common human rights violation

• It is a minor issue that needs more research