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Intersectionality
The concept of intersectionality, coined by Kimberlé Crenshaw, is crucial. It posits that various forms of oppression (e.g., racism, sexism) do not operate independently but interact and compound one another. For instance, the experience of a disabled woman of color cannot be understood by simply adding together the effects of sexism, racism, and ableism; rather, these forces create a unique, synergistic disadvantage. This synergy is quantitatively modeled by some proponents using the formula:
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