Intersectionality

Participants: Sharon Grigsby: host, faculty CSCC Dr. Lacy Benns: Professor of Communication; Director of International Education CSCC DeMarcus Jackson: Associate Professor of Psychology CSCC Thomas Moore: Program Chair Sociology CSCC Ronda Williams: Admissions Representative CSCC Radha Peacock: Psychology grad CSCC Agenda: There are larger concepts that we are all aware of in our lives. Our identities affect how we perceive these concepts, as well as how central they are to our experiences. The idea is to focus on one universal human experience or emotion and examine how different identities perceive and experience that feeling. What is the black, queer, female, trans, or native perspective on joy? On shame? On fear? On freedom? On anger? How does your identity shape how you feel this? Does one of your identities have an effect opposite to another? How do your multiple identities interact to change your experience? Our goal is to highlight the importance of different perspectives and identities while also highlighting their complexity. By hearing from diverse individuals, our hope is to avoid stereotypes and highlight personal nuance! Takeaways: Responsibility Obligation Claim your privilege for good deeds Sorry followed by action