Gender and Intersectionality

Intersectionality is a term coined by Kimberlé Crenshaw in 1989 to describe the ways in which different forms of discrimination and oppression overlap and intersect.

Ability is not a dimension of intersectionality, although it is often included in discussions of intersectionality.

Feminism is a term used to describe the ways in which women's experiences of oppression are unique and distinct from men's experiences.

Ecofeminism is not a type of feminism, although it is often included in discussions of feminism.

Masculinity is a term used to describe the ways in which men's experiences of oppression are unique and distinct from women's experiences.

Resistant masculinity is not a type of masculinity, although it is often included in discussions of masculinity.

Heteronormativity is a term used to describe the ways in which LGBTQ+ people experience oppression and discrimination.

Privilege is not a type of LGBTQ+ oppression, although it is often discussed in relation to LGBTQ+ oppression.

Ableism is a term used to describe the ways in which people with disabilities experience oppression and discrimination.

Accommodation is not a type of ableism, although it is often discussed in relation to ableism.

Racism is a term used to describe the ways in which people of color experience oppression and discrimination.

Reverse racism is not a type of racism, although it is often discussed in relation to racism.

Xenophobia is a term used to describe the ways in which people from different cultures experience oppression and discrimination.

Accommodation of foreigners is not a type of xenophobia, although it is often discussed in relation to xenophobia.

Classism is a term used to describe the ways in which people from different socioeconomic classes experience oppression and discrimination.