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INSTRUCTIONS:

· To get an understanding of the theory of "intersectionality", read: Intersectionality - A Definition, History and Guide

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· Then watch the following powerful TedTalk on an example of intersectionality in the workplace -

· The urgency of intersectionality | Kimberlé Crenshaw

· To reflect on your OWN intersectionality, complete this worksheet (not necessary to submit but be prepared to discuss below): Intersectionality Worksheet.docx

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· Then, to get an understanding of intersecting oppressions, read Audre Lorde's important piece called There is No Hierarchy of Oppressions

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· Next, to understand what privilege is, read Peggy McIntosh's Unpacking the Invisible Backpack

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· Finally, complete the following worksheet to help reflect on and recognize your OWN forms of privilege: Privilege Exercise Worksheet (

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Then answer the following questions in a 350-word post in ESSAY format (not numbered questions):

1. Crenshaw states: “If we can’t see a problem, we can’t fix a problem” What is her point about “framing” (and visibility of a problem)?

2. What example does she give regarding the Ford Motor court case and DeGraffenreid?

3. What is intersectionality and why is it urgent that we adopt this frame of analysis?

4. How did Crenshaw’s presentation make you feel?

5. What does this phrase mean in your own words, and how does it relate to intersectionality? “There is no hierarchy of oppressions.”(Base your response on Audre Lorde's essay)

6. Finally, your goal is to reflect on your own experiences of marginalization/discrimination and privilege based on your gender, race, ethnicity, class, sexuality, migration status, nationality, age, and ability: What did you learn about yourself and your experiences in the world based on the Invisible Knapsack article, and the Intersectionality Worksheet and Privilege Exercises? (In other words, what forms of privilege and oppression do you face based on your different categories of identity?). Explain in detail!

7. How might your intersectionality impact you in the workplace?

8. Be sure to include a WORK CITED at the end of your main post! Learn how to format it in APA format here

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