What Is Interlocking Systems of Oppression

1 By “interlocking systems,” we mean that the oppression of some people does not exist without. systems supporting the unearned privilege of other people. For example, racism does not exist without systems supporting White privilege.

What is the main idea of intersectionality?

Intersectionality is the acknowledgement that everyone has their own unique experiences of discrimination and oppression and we must consider everything and anything that can marginalise people – gender, race, class, sexual orientation, physical ability, etc.

How do you use intersectionality?

The health of communities that face intersectional forms of discrimination is often overlooked. One practical way to put intersectionality into practice is to ask whether the particular health needs of individuals and communities that face overlapping and intersecting forms of oppression are being met.