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Intersectionality

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Intro to Political Science

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Intersectionality is a concept that recognizes individuals face overlapping forms of discrimination and disadvantage that stem from their various identities, such as race, gender, class, sexuality, and other axes of identity. It emphasizes the need for nuanced approaches to civil rights policies and practices that take into account these multidimensional aspects.

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