intersectionalism

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What does intersectionalism mean?

The phenomenon of minorities present within minorities, or intersections between minorities; specifically, the phenomenon of interactions of multiple systems of oppression or discrimination.

Where does intersectionalism come from?

Etymology tree English intersectional Proto-Indo-European *-id- Proto-Indo-European *-yéti Proto-Indo-European *-idyéti Proto-Hellenic *-íd͏̌d͏̌ō Ancient Greek -ῐ́ζω (-ĭ́zō) Proto-Indo-European *-mos Proto-Indo-European *-mós Ancient Greek -μός (-mós) Ancient Greek -ισμός (-ismós)der. English -ism English intersectionalism From intersectional + -ism.

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