Refers to the interconnected and overlapping nature of social identities. Individual identities cannot be isolated, as it is the combination of identities, especially marginalized identities, that cause a person to experience the world the way they do. When used in the context of social justice, “intersectionality is the acknowledgement that everyone has their own unique experiences of discrimination and oppression.” Therefore, when discussing marginalization, it is important to consider not only the individual identities a person holds but also the interaction of those identities.
Intersectionality 101: what is it and why is it important? – Womankind Worldwide