intersectionality
Pronunciation: /ɪntəˌsɛkʃəˈnælɪti/
The English word “intersectionality” has 2 meanings listed here.
noun
- 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
From intersectional + -ity.
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More English words
- intersectional
- intersectionalism
- intersectionalist
- intersectionalistic
- intersectionally
- intersective
- intersectively
- intersectivity
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