{"id":531,"date":"2024-04-14T21:00:57","date_gmt":"2024-04-15T01:00:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/butiliveresource\/?post_type=chapter&#038;p=531"},"modified":"2024-04-17T20:13:34","modified_gmt":"2024-04-18T00:13:34","slug":"what-is-intersectionality","status":"publish","type":"chapter","link":"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/butiliveresource\/chapter\/what-is-intersectionality\/","title":{"raw":"What is Intersectionality?","rendered":"What is Intersectionality?"},"content":{"raw":"This lesson explores the concept of intersectionality. Using case studies, students can build familiarity with the meanings of intersectionality, applying this lens to a variety of scenarios. Students should be encouraged to respect the authenticity and reality of lived experiences different from their own.\r\n<div class=\"textbox textbox--learning-objectives\"><header class=\"textbox__header\">\r\n<p class=\"textbox__title\">Learning Objectives<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/header>\r\n<div class=\"textbox__content\">\r\n\r\nStudents will be able to:\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>define intersectionality.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>use real-world examples to highlight their understanding of intersectionality.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<h2>Guiding Question<\/h2>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>What is intersectionality?<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Why is understanding intersectionality important?<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2>Preparation<\/h2>\r\nTeachers should adopt a trauma-informed approach to teaching about intersectionality.\r\n\r\nTeachers may wish to use the provided resources, or create their own.\r\n<h2>Introduction<\/h2>\r\nBegin with a discussion. Potentially posing the following questions to the class:\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Do you think everyone is equal? What is the difference between equality and equity?<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nThink-pair-share: How do you see discrimination in real life? How do you know it is discrimination?\r\n\r\nThink-pair-share: What are some similarities and differences between types of discrimination?\r\n\r\nClass discussion\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>What makes different experiences of discrimination unique?<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2>Lesson Activities<\/h2>\r\n<h3>Case Studies<\/h3>\r\nStudents will read the case studies provided in groups or individually, working through the following discussion questions.\r\n\r\nStudents should be prepared to discuss their ideas together as a class.\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>How do you see intersectionality in each of these stories?<\/li>\r\n \t<li>How do different identities intersect with each other in these stories?<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Why do you think the people from the case studies were discriminated against?<\/li>\r\n \t<li>How can intersectionality give us a new lens through which to view these stories?<\/li>\r\n \t<li>How can understanding intersectionality help us improve our society ?<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h3>Creating an Infographic<\/h3>\r\nCreate an infographic using the provided (or an alternate) template to explain intersectionality.\r\n\r\nThis activity will likely take two classes.\r\n<h3>Conclusion<\/h3>\r\nClass discussion\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>How do you see intersectionality today? What are some examples of intersectionality? Explain in full sentences.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2>Support Materials<\/h2>\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/butiliveresource\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1927\/2024\/04\/Intersectionality_Case_Studies.pdf\">Intersectionality Case Studies<\/a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/butiliveresource\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1927\/2024\/04\/5.2.1-Resource-1-Discrimination.pptx\">Presentation outline Discrimination<\/a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/butiliveresource\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1927\/2024\/04\/Handout_Intersectionality_Infographic.pdf\">Handout Intersectionality Infographic<\/a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ctvnews.ca\/canada\/in-their-words-canadians-experiences-of-racism-1.4974360\">Neustaeter, B. (2020). <em>In their words: Canadians\u2019 experiences of racism. <\/em>CTV News<\/a>.","rendered":"<p>This lesson explores the concept of intersectionality. Using case studies, students can build familiarity with the meanings of intersectionality, applying this lens to a variety of scenarios. Students should be encouraged to respect the authenticity and reality of lived experiences different from their own.<\/p>\n<div class=\"textbox textbox--learning-objectives\">\n<header class=\"textbox__header\">\n<p class=\"textbox__title\">Learning Objectives<\/p>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"textbox__content\">\n<p>Students will be able to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>define intersectionality.<\/li>\n<li>use real-world examples to highlight their understanding of intersectionality.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Guiding Question<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>What is intersectionality?<\/li>\n<li>Why is understanding intersectionality important?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Preparation<\/h2>\n<p>Teachers should adopt a trauma-informed approach to teaching about intersectionality.<\/p>\n<p>Teachers may wish to use the provided resources, or create their own.<\/p>\n<h2>Introduction<\/h2>\n<p>Begin with a discussion. Potentially posing the following questions to the class:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Do you think everyone is equal? What is the difference between equality and equity?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Think-pair-share: How do you see discrimination in real life? How do you know it is discrimination?<\/p>\n<p>Think-pair-share: What are some similarities and differences between types of discrimination?<\/p>\n<p>Class discussion<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>What makes different experiences of discrimination unique?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Lesson Activities<\/h2>\n<h3>Case Studies<\/h3>\n<p>Students will read the case studies provided in groups or individually, working through the following discussion questions.<\/p>\n<p>Students should be prepared to discuss their ideas together as a class.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>How do you see intersectionality in each of these stories?<\/li>\n<li>How do different identities intersect with each other in these stories?<\/li>\n<li>Why do you think the people from the case studies were discriminated against?<\/li>\n<li>How can intersectionality give us a new lens through which to view these stories?<\/li>\n<li>How can understanding intersectionality help us improve our society ?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Creating an Infographic<\/h3>\n<p>Create an infographic using the provided (or an alternate) template to explain intersectionality.<\/p>\n<p>This activity will likely take two classes.<\/p>\n<h3>Conclusion<\/h3>\n<p>Class discussion<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>How do you see intersectionality today? What are some examples of intersectionality? Explain in full sentences.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Support Materials<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/butiliveresource\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1927\/2024\/04\/Intersectionality_Case_Studies.pdf\">Intersectionality Case Studies<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/butiliveresource\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1927\/2024\/04\/5.2.1-Resource-1-Discrimination.pptx\">Presentation outline Discrimination<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/butiliveresource\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1927\/2024\/04\/Handout_Intersectionality_Infographic.pdf\">Handout Intersectionality Infographic<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ctvnews.ca\/canada\/in-their-words-canadians-experiences-of-racism-1.4974360\">Neustaeter, B. 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