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Intersectionality: Social Identities, Discrimination and Inequalities

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In this course we have examined many different social identities, as well as the ways in which these identities are tied to social inequalities. However, individuals have multiple identities, and oftentimes more than one of their identities are connected to social inequalities. Sociologists account for this by examining identities within an intersectional framework. The theory of intersectionality states that we must look at the relationships among multiple dimensions of social identities in order to understand the lived experiences of discrimination and inequality. For example, the theory of intersectionality would state that an African American woman would not experience sexism in the same way that a white woman would, and would not experience racism in the same way that an African American male would. Rather, the intersecting identities of female and African American create a unique identity, and thus a unique experience.
For this discussion, watch this short video (Links to an external site.) for a comprehensive discussion of intersectionality, and read this article (Links to an external site.)that explores several real-world consequences that can arise when racial and gender stereotypes overlap. Finally, watch this short clip of the TV show What Would You Do (Links to an external site.).
Use these resources to address the following:
In your own words, describe the theory of intersectionality and why it is important to understanding the multiple social identities of an individual.
Describe an example from your own life where you have experienced overlapping identities and ensuing inequalities. If you haven’t experienced this, explore why you may not have.
In the clip from What Would You Do, how did the reactions of people to the “bike thief” differ by his/her race/gender? In particular, in what ways do society’s stereotypes of young men differ by race?
https://www(dot)youtube(dot)com/watch?v=n2kUpKP18z8
http://www8(dot)gsb(dot)columbia(dot)edu/newsroom/newsn/2214/gender-and-race-how-overlapping-stereotypes-affect-interracial-dating-leadership-selection-and-athletic-participation
https://www(dot)youtube(dot)com/watch?v=8ABRlWybBqM

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Intersectionality -Social Identities, Discrimination and social inequalities
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In your own words, describe the theory of intersectionality and why it is important to understanding the multiple social identities of an individual.
There is an interconnection of different multiple social identities where there are co-existing identities and overlapping areas of discrimination in a system with discriminatory practices. Intersectionality is based on the idea that different forms of discrimination and oppression and the power statures reinforce discriminatory practices, especially against non-white women. The idea of intersectionality is associated with feminist discourse, where there is a look into how race and gender are associated with oppression. The theory helps to evaluate and understand the lived experiences of different people and how policies widen or address discrimination based on race and gender. 
 Describe an example from your own life where you have experienced overlapping identities and ensuing inequalities. If you haven’t experienced this, explore why you may not have.
I have not experienced overlapping identities and ensuing inequalities affecting my life, partly because I have lived and mostly interacted with those who look like me. However, there has likely been covert discrimination which I have not noticed.  Based on the theory of intersectionality, women tend to face more discr...
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