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In your own words, what is intersectionality?

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Intersectionality shows that social identities work on multiple levels, resulting in unique experiences, opportunities, and barriers for each person. Therefore, oppression cannot be reduced to only one part of identity; each pressure is dependent on and shapes the other.

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