Intersection--whaaat? An introduction to Intersectionality and Feminism

This class is a great follow-up to the Am I A Feminist? course. In this one-hour course, learners will be introduced to Kimberlé Crenshaw and her theory of intersectionality. We will learn about why Crenshaw came up with this theory and why it is still relevant today. 

We will discuss what intersectionality means and how can it be applied to areas such as feminism, social justice, activism, and the law. We will watch a short video were kids explain intersectionality to each other. 

Together, we will complete an activity about who we are to discover how numerous parts of our identities overlap and intersect with one another. Students will be encouraged to share their results with other students in the group. We will discuss "privlidges" and "oppressions" by dissecting these terms and identifying which areas of our identities might be classified as one or the other (or neither). 

We will discuss what an “intersectional lens” is and how to apply it. We will talk about the different areas of our lives where we can use an intersectional lens to think about things in a more nuanced and complex way. 

The class will be discussion heavy; students wishing to improve their communication and discussion skills may be interested in this class. 

This class is open to students of all genders.