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Activity adapted by Lindsey Macdonald, CILMAR, from an idea presented by Dr. Janet D. Carter-Black during the Q&A of the following session at the 2020 National Conference on Race and Ethnicity in Higher Education (NCORE):
Reynolds, A. & Wijeyesinghe, C.L. (2020, June 24). Using intersectionality in teaching and training: Strategies for pedagogy, facilitation, and self awareness [Panel presentation]. National Conference on Race and Ethnicity in Higher Education (NCORE) 2020, virtual.
The activity also uses the following resources:
Runyan, A.S. (2018). What is intersectionality and why is it important? Academe. American Association of University Professors. https://www.aaup.org/article/what-intersectionality-and-why-it-important#.XwNU6vlKiM-
Sawyer, D. (Host) (2009). A hidden America: Children of the mountains. 20/20. ABC.
Sawyer, D. (Host). (2011). A hidden America: Children of the plains. 20/20. ABC.
Sisneros, J., Stakeman, C., Joyner, M.C., & Schmitz, C.E. (2008). Critical multicultural social work. Lyceum Books.
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As a result of this activity, participants will be able to: 1. Define intersectionality and recognize its importance. 2. Apply the concept of intersectionality to real-life scenarios. 3. Discuss how intersectionality can be used as a tool for social justice.