Special Resource Material Developed by the Center
Title: Appreciating the Impact of Intersectionality in Education Settings Using the Example of Females of Color (Information Resource)
Description: Social and political theories recognize that institutionalized biases result in subgroup oppressions and power being distributed in an unfair and
inequitable manner (e.g., DeFrancisco et al., 2013) Elliot, 2014). The concept of intersectionality recognizes the interconnection among various types of institutionalized biases that may be experienced simultaneously. Such biases are associated with various forms of privilege and oppression. With specific respect to oppression, Young (1990) has suggested a framework for assessing intersecting dimensions focusing on exploitation,
marginalization, powerlessness, cultural imperialism, and violence.
To highlight the concept of intersectionality, this brief resource (1) underscores the impact on “females of color” in schools and (2) offers some suggestions for combating the problem.Access at: http://smhp.psych.ucla.edu/pdfdocs/intersect.pdf
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