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1. What is your understanding of Kimberle Crenshaw’s theory of instersectionality? Why is understanding intersectionality important to feminism?
2. Thinking of your own social identities(Hispanic /24yo/woman/catholic/middleclass), what intersections make up your identity? Use this chart to help inform your response.
3. Please respond to the following quote: “The resurgence of intersectionality has given rise to critics who say that recognizing our differences only “divides” us further and is actually weakening the movement from within.” Do you agree or disagree? Explain your response.