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intersectionalism

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

Noun

intersectionalism (uncountable)

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

Origin of intersectionalism

From intersectional + -ism.

Questions about intersectionalism

What does intersectionalism mean?
Intersectionalism means the phenomenon of minorities present within minorities, or intersections between minorities; specifically, the phenomenon of interactions of multiple systems of oppression or discrimination.
What part of speech is intersectionalism?
Intersectionalism is a noun.

Words near intersectionalism in the dictionary

  1. intersectingly
  2. intersectins
  3. intersection
  4. intersection syndrome
  5. intersectional
  6. intersectionalism
  7. intersectionalist
  8. intersectionalistic
  9. intersectionalists
  10. intersectionalities
  11. intersectionality

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