intersectionality
English
/ɪntəˌsɛkʃəˈnælɪti/, /ɪntɚˌsɛkʃəˈnæləti/
noun
Definitions
- The quality or state of being intersectional, that is, of being characterized by intersection (especially of multiple forms of discrimination).
- The study of (or a sociological methodology of studying) overlapping or intersecting social identities and related systems of oppression, domination, or discrimination.
Etymology
Suffix from English intersectional.
Origin
English
intersectional
Gloss
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Cognates and derived terms
- intersection English
- intersectional English
- intersectionalism English
- intersectionally English
- nonintersectional English
- denken Dutch, Flemish
- kruispunt Dutch, Flemish
- kruispuntdenken Dutch, Flemish