Base Group Intersectionality by

Understanding Intersectionality

cmccarron01 — 2024-10-15 18:50:17 UTC

Intersectionality can help because even if you cannot relate completely, you can often relate in some way or understand.

Personal Reflection

cmccarron01 — 2024-10-15 18:55:46 UTC

Young woman in academia/work, being underestimated

Bisexuality undermined

Classroom Environment

cmccarron01 — 2024-10-15 18:57:28 UTC

Room of respect

Scaffolding

Welcoming environment -- being the teacher students feel safe opening up to

Being open about our own intersectionality and limitations, but being clear about acceptance and inclusivity

Impact of Discussion

cmccarron01 — 2024-10-15 18:59:34 UTC

Don't discourage questions

Give students ownership of their own identity and comfort in knowing their own idea of what is going on in their lives and normalize the conversation about identity.

Self Advocacy and Expression

cmccarron01 — 2024-10-15 19:01:59 UTC

Helps them have confidence in themselves, their uniqueness, and their individualism

Helps them interact with people of other intersectionalities

Addressing Oppression

cmccarron01 — 2024-10-15 19:03:43 UTC

Feelings that there is no one like them in the room, feeling like they can't relate or connect with their peers

Can be addressed by including more culturally inclusivity in the curriculum, learning about that students culture and identity