The Intersectionality Wars

    by Tristan Davies, 14th September 2022

    “When Kimberlé Crenshaw coined the term 30 years ago, it was a relatively obscure legal concept. Then it went viral.” This Vox article by Jane Coaston explores the meaning and use of the concept of ‘intersectionality’ and the woman who brought it into mainstream parlance. https://www.vox.com/the-highlight/2019/5/20/18542843/intersectionality-conservatism-law-race-gender-discrimination

    Racism in the UK: ‘I feel like an Alien’

    by Tristan Davies, 14th September 2022

    A BBC News interview: “As Stormzy pledges £10 million to UK organisations to tackle racial inequality, four black men speak to the BBC’s Ashley John-Baptiste about their experiences of racism in daily life.” (source: BBC iPlayer) We have selected this resource as a showcase for the authentic, lived experiences of Black people in the UK, […]

    The Intersectionality Wars

    by Tristan Davies, 14th September 2022

    “When Dr. Kimberlé Crenshaw coined the term ‘Intersectionality’ 30 years ago, it was a relatively obscure legal concept. Then it went viral.” (Source: Vox) A VOX article exploring Intersectionality and the context in which the term was coined. Intersectionality is a powerful tool; it’s a lens through which we can look to see how systems […]

    Why you should stop saying “All lives matter,” explained by German Lopez

    by Tristan Davies, 14th September 2022

    “It’s a common conversation these days: One person says, “Black lives matter.” Then another responds, “No, all lives matter.” It’s also a complete misunderstanding of what the phrase “Black lives matter” means. The person on the receiving end interprets the phrase as “Black lives matter more than any other lives.” But the point of Black […]

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