Intersectionality Experience and Media Interactions

Kimberle Crenshaw is a pioneer in the study of race field and is often referred to as the “Mother of Intersectionality”. Her research largely explores how identities merge and create different marginalization which affects these intersected individuals in complex ways (Crenshaw, 1991). Race, gender, class, and sexual orientation are the primarily discussed identities Crenshaw studied. By coining the term "intersectionality," Crenshaw urges us to appreciate the nuanced experiences of individuals who may face a blend of discrimination or privilege. It's like understanding that someone's journey isn't just about being discriminated against for one thing but navigating a complex web of challenges or advantages. Our goal is to explore firsthand how our interviewee feels her experience as a multiracial queer woman has been affected by her intersecting identities and allow space for conversations like this to become more normalized.