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Week 5 - Discussion 2
Intersectionality
In this course we have examined many different social identities, as
well as the ways in which these identities are tied to social inequalities.
However, individuals have multiple identities, and oftentimes more than one of
their identities are connected to social inequalities. Sociologists account for
this by examining identities within an intersectional framework. The theory of intersectionality states
that we must look at the relationships among multiple dimensions of social
identities in order to understand the lived experiences of discrimination and
inequality. For example, the theory of intersectionality would state that
an African American woman would not experience sexism in the same way that a
white woman would, and would not experience racism in the same way that an
African American male would. Rather, the intersecting identities of female and
African American create a unique identity, and thus a unique experience.
For this discussion, watch this short video for a comprehensive discussion of
intersectionality, and read this article that explores several real-world
consequences that can arise when racial and gender stereotypes overlap.
Finally, watch this short clip of the TV show What
Would You Do .
Use these resources
to address the following:
·
In your own words, describe the theory of intersectionality and why it
is important to understanding the multiple social identities of an individual.
·
Describe an example from your own life where you have experienced
overlapping identities and ensuing inequalities. If you haven’t experienced
this, explore why you may not have.
·
In the clip from What
Would You Do, how did the reactions of people to the “bike thief” differ
by his/her race/gender? In particular, in what ways do society’s stereotypes of
young men differ by race?
Your initial post should be
at least 250 words in length. Support your claims with examples from the
required material(s) and/or scholarly resources, and properly cite any
references both in text and in a references
list at the end of the post.