Introducing Intersectionality and Testimonio

IntersectionalityIntersectionality, first coined by Kimberlé Crenshaw in 1989, is a critical theoretical framework that helps us understand how various forms of social stratification, such as race, gender, class, and sexuality, intersect to create unique dynamics and effects of oppression and privilege. In the context of social work and therapy, intersectionalityIntersectionality provides a nuanced lens to examine the overlapping and interdependent systems of discrimination or disadvantage that clients may face.