Intersectionality examines how social categories like race, class and gender intersect and impact experiences of both individuals and groups. Intersectional feminism aims to be inclusive of marginalized women by considering these intersecting identities. It seeks to give voice to women who have been excluded from mainstream feminism and create a more compassionate world through understanding different experiences. Advocating for intersectional feminism involves understanding one's own and others' social positions, showing respect for all people, helping those in need, volunteering with organizations assisting marginalized groups, and demonstrating compassion even when facing disagreement.

1. INTERSECTIONAL
FEMINISM
By: Dallas

2. What is Intersectionality?
■ Intersectionality is interconnected categories of social qualities attributed to a person
like race, class, and gender, and how these categories apply to either an individual or a
group of people and how these categories are the result of a system that can be
oppressive or not.
■ For example, a white, wealthy, man will benefit from the system, while a black, poor,
female will not, however intersectionality goes much further than this on a categorical
level.
■ Examining our own intersectionality forces us to realize where our place in society is
and how other people may not fit in that same realm, allowing us to see and respect
people’s differences and understand them.

4. Applying Intersectionality to Feminism
■ Intersectional Feminism is feminism that uses intersectionality to explore ideas that
include marginalized women.
■ Feminism has a history of excluding minority women, so intersectional feminism is an
attempt to break free of that. Feminism is much more than women getting jobs, the
right to vote, and closing the wage gap.
■ Intersectional Feminism gives marginalized women a voice that they would not have
previously had and by understanding their experiences, we can create a world that is
more compassionate and respectful.

5. Advocating for Intersectional Feminism
1. Understanding your own intersectionality is a great start and is key.
2. Understand other people’s intersectionality, because this helps you to see how you differ from them.
3. Respect those that are different than you. People who are a different race, religion, gender, or sexual
orientation are not scary, just different.
4. Help those who are in need! A small act of kindness goes far.
5. There are many programs out there for you to volunteer that help women and men who are marginalized.
Lafayette has great opportunities for this, likeVita Reading Center, which is a literacy program.You can
also volunteer for other organizations like Faith House and Habitat for Humanity.These are great ways to
get involved and teach others about intersectional feminism.
6. Not everyone will agree with you. Don’t get angry, use your skills with intersectionality to understand
where they are coming from and move on.
7. Just be compassionate towards other people!

6. And Remember