UNDERSTANDING
intersectionality
Intersectionality is a word that in simple terms means ‘everyone is different’. Specifically, that people experience different overlapping barriers depending on their personal characteristics. Not everyone in the LGBTQIA+ is the same ethnicity for example – some may face homophobia as well as racism. Understanding intersectionality helps us to build bridges across communities, particularly those that are marginalised.
Useful resources exploring what Intersectionality means and how we can incorporate intersectionality into our day to day thinking and actions.
GO DEEPER
‘Mixedness’ by Lea Nagano explores the experiences of mixed race people through this empathy building short film. Lea is a german-japanese artist and film maker based in Tokyo. Being mixed race herself helped her to explore identity of being “not part of a particular group – but something different”