Defining Intersectionality
DEI Vocabulary
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Zero in on the definition of intersectionality and how it relates to the multiple dimensions of diversity. Consider helpful examples that demonstrate how the concept of intersectionality helps us to recognize each person’s unique identity, advantages, and disadvantages in our society.
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