Today we are going to be integrated with MA performances, looking forward to that discussion,

in preparation for today, watching 2 videos and a list of readings,

Mapping is what we are talking about in class, and have a lot of ongoing questions, and having a diagram is useful for understanding what we need to do and how to explain our practice.

The structure of today’s session:
1. Keywords / 2. Challenges / 3. Mapping

Kimberlé Crenshaw is the person who came up with the word intersectionality, who is an American civil rights advocate and a leading scholar of using critical race theory.

Watching the video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=akOe5-UsQ2o : The urgency of intersectionality | Kimberlé Crenshaw | TED , was super upsetting! the world we live in today and to see these women being subjected to such brutality and killings is just unbelievable to me !

1. Complex Identities: Individuals don’t experience oppression or privilege based on just one aspect of their identity (e.g., gender or race). Instead, they navigate a complex web of intersecting identities (race, gender, class, sexuality, etc.), and understanding these intersections is crucial for an accurate analysis of social issues.
2. Gaps in Legal and Social Frameworks: Crenshaw may discuss how legal and social frameworks often address issues in isolation, failing to recognize the compounding effects of intersecting identities. This can result in certain groups facing systemic disadvantages that are overlooked by traditional approaches.
3. Policy Implications: The urgency of intersectionality may be emphasized in the context of policy-making. Crenshaw might argue that without a comprehensive understanding of how different forms of discrimination intersect, policies may inadvertently perpetuate inequalities.
4. Inclusive Activism: Crenshaw likely encourages a more inclusive approach to activism and social justice that recognizes and addresses the unique challenges faced by individuals with intersectional identities. This might involve broadening the scope of discussions and policy initiatives.

Position and positioning – two key terms in an inter/transcultural context.

Position:

• General Definition: In a broad sense, “position” refers to the location or placement of something in relation to other things. It can be physical, such as the position of an object in space, or abstract, such as a person’s position in a social hierarchy.

Positioning:

• General Definition: “Positioning” is often used to describe the process of placing something or someone in a particular position or situation. It can also refer to the perception or image of a product, brand, or individual in the minds of others.

Mapping,

work with the same schematic