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Intersectionality: A Feminist Sociological Theory

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Intersectionality is a feminist sociological theory that was first highlighted by Kimberle Crenshaw. It’s a methodology of studying the relationships among modalities of intersecting social identities and related systems of oppression, domination, and discrimination. The instructional approach is a scholar, which recognizes the importance among men and women rather than the differences between them. Feminist argued that sex, gender and race are known as intersecting oppressions.
An example of intersectionality is gender discrimination that women’s experiences. Women may experience racism because the color of their skin and their gender; sexual violence against women in a particular ethnic group. The combination of a women’s race and gender

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