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Intersectionality 101

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Grounded in Kimberlé Crenshaw’s (1989) landmark work on intersectionality, this self-reflective workshop illuminates how identities—including race, gender, class, and sexuality—overlap to create distinct experiences of privilege and oppression. Intersectionality 101 goes beyond theory to spark meaningful introspection about the systems we navigate daily.

Rather than lectures or assigned tasks, this session is structured around probing, reflexive questions. Participants are invited to explore their own intersecting identities, examine institutional practices, and consider pathways toward more inclusive organizational cultures. By centering nuanced inquiry over rote instruction, the workshop encourages an ethos of mindful discovery that resonates on personal, interpersonal, and systemic levels.

Grounded in Kimberlé Crenshaw’s (1989) landmark work on intersectionality, this self-reflective workshop illuminates how identities—including race, gender, class, and sexuality—overlap to create distinct experiences of privilege and oppression. Intersectionality 101 goes beyond theory to spark meaningful introspection about the systems we navigate daily.

Rather than lectures or assigned tasks, this session is structured around probing, reflexive questions. Participants are invited to explore their own intersecting identities, examine institutional practices, and consider pathways toward more inclusive organizational cultures. By centering nuanced inquiry over rote instruction, the workshop encourages an ethos of mindful discovery that resonates on personal, interpersonal, and systemic levels.

Key Focus Areas

  1. Identity & Power

    • Understand how overlapping social categories can simultaneously grant access and impose barriers within various environments, from workplaces to classrooms.

  2. Self-Reflection & Accountability

    • Engage with guided questions that prompt honest examination of privilege, internalized biases, and potential blind spots—vital for nurturing transformative change.

  3. Organizational Culture

    • Discover how an intersectional lens can inform policies, communication strategies, and team dynamics, cultivating a culture that values each individual’s full humanity.

Who Should Attend?

  • Organizational Leaders & DEI Advocates
    Interested in reshaping policies and workplace norms to become more equitable and responsive to intersecting identities.

  • Educators, Counselors & Coaches
    Seeking to deepen empathy-driven approaches that acknowledge the interplay of race, gender, class, and other social locations.

  • Independent Learners & Social Justice Allies
    Committed to ongoing personal growth and ready to confront complex truths about privilege and oppression.

Learning Objectives

  1. Deepen Theoretical Insights

    • Grasp the core principles of intersectionality and understand why single-issue analyses often overlook critical nuances of identity.

  2. Cultivate Critical Awareness

    • Hone the ability to spot exclusive patterns and practices within institutions, leadership structures, and social settings.

  3. Move Toward Inclusion

    • Generate initial ideas for actionable steps—tailored to your context—that foster equity and belonging for everyone involved.

Why It Matters

When we situate ourselves at the intersections of our identities, we uncover hidden dimensions of how systems operate. This workshop provides a reflective foundation for addressing these complexities with empathy, clarity, and intention. If you’re looking to create lasting transformation—personally or professionally—Intersectionality 101 offers the questions that spark introspection and the insights that inspire purposeful action.

Is This Workshop for You?

  • Wondering why current diversity initiatives feel incomplete or tokenizing?
    We’ll explore how an intersectional perspective can enrich policies and practices, making them genuinely inclusive.

  • Curious about the nuanced ways privilege and oppression intersect in your own life?
    Guided prompts help you dig deeper into your social identities and the structures that shape them.

  • Seeking strategies to address complex power dynamics in the workplace or classroom?
    We’ll discuss how an intersectional lens can clarify the root causes of inequity and support practical interventions.

  • Ready to shift from theory to tangible, empathy-driven change?
    This workshop offers pathways to move beyond conceptual awareness and into actionable frameworks for social transformation.

If these questions resonate with your goals—or if you’re simply ready to examine how identities shape experiences in your context—Intersectionality 101 provides the foundational insights and reflexive approach you need to initiate meaningful change.