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Research Paper On Intersectionality

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Individuals go through oppressive conditions because they are classified in groups that are defined on the basis of common characteristics such as: gender, class, sexuality, and age. These social groups have particular attributes and stereotypes associated with them; however, in this response, the importance of acknowledging gender through the lens of race and racism is crucial. Women of color may have individual experiences of racial and gender discrimination in which the effected oppression is increasing and widespread. Through the examination of the readings and films, intersectionality guides us to recognize the coercion that occurs in our daily lives. Intersectionality is a vital device that allows one to understand how individuals face

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