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intersectionality

/ɪntəˌsɛkʃəˈnælɪti/ · noun

Meaning

  1. The quality or state of being intersectional, that is, of being characterized by intersection (especially of multiple forms of discrimination).
  2. The study of (or a sociological methodology of studying) overlapping or intersecting social identities and related systems of oppression, domination, or discrimination.

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