The document discusses the concept of intersectionality, originally coined by Kimberlé Crenshaw, which examines how overlapping social identities such as race, gender, and class contribute to various systems of oppression and discrimination. It highlights the complexities of these identities, detailing how factors like socioeconomic status and cultural norms shape individuals' experiences and self-perceptions. The document underscores the role of intersectionality in understanding social dynamics and the unique challenges faced by individuals based on their intersecting identities.

1. The
intersectionality
of the Self
(Race, Gender, Class in Identity Formation)
Presented by: BSHM-1 (Group 1)

2. Intersectionality
Intersectionality is a term first coined in 1989 by
American civil rights advocate and leading scholar of critical
race theory, Kimberlé Williams Crenshaw. It is the study of
overlapping or intersecting social identities and related
systems of oppression, domination, or discrimination.
In other words, intersectional asserts that people are
often disadvantaged by multiple sources of oppression: their
race, class, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, and
other identity markers.

4. Intersectionality: Race
Term race or racial group refers to dividing the
human species into groups. The most widely used human
racial types are those based on visual traits (such as skin
color, cranial, facial features, or type of hair).
Examples: "White", "Black or African American",
"Asian", "Hispanic"

5. Intersectionality: Race
Race/color discrimination can involve treating
someone unfavorably because the person is a certain race or
color.
This may involve:
Prejudice and overt bias
Stereotyping
Racial profiling
Bullying

6. Intersectionality: Gender
Gender refers to the characteristics of women, men,
girls and boys that are socially constructed. This includes
norms, behaviors and roles associated with being a woman,
man, girl or boy, as well as relationships with each other.
-World Health Organization (WHO)

7. Intersectionality: Gender
• Women: Expected to be nurturing, take care of the
household, raise children, and support their husband
emotionally and domestically. feminine ways and be polite,
accommodating, and nurturing
• Men: Expected to be the primary breadwinner,
display strength, protect the family, and avoid showing
vulnerability or emotion. expected to be strong,
aggressive, and bold

8. Intersectionality: Gender
Sexism is prejudice or discrimination based on a
person’s sex or gender.
Examples for Women:
Catcalling
lack of opportunities in work
judging base on their clothes, behavior
Viewing women as inferior to men
Examples for Men:
More likely to be convicted of a crime

9. Intersectionality: Class in Identity
Formation
Class in identity formation refers to how social class
influences an individual’s sense of self, values, experiences,
and opportunities.
This concept encompasses various aspects:
Socioeconomic Status: Class often dictates access to
resources like education, healthcare, and social networks,
shaping personal aspirations and identity
Cultural Norms: Different classes may have distinct cultural
practices, beliefs, and lifestyles, which can impact how
individuals see themselves and relate to others.

10. Intersectionality: Class in Identity
Formation
Socialization: The environment in which a person is raised—
often linked to class—affects their worldview and self-
concept. This includes family dynamics, peer influences, and
community expectations.
Intersectionality: Class interacts with other identity factors
such as race, gender, and sexuality, complicating how
individuals navigate their identities in diverse contexts
Stigma and Privilege: Individuals may experience stigma
associated with lower socioeconomic status or privilege
associated with higher status, both of which can significantly
shape identity

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