Description

The concept of intersectionality has become a central topic in academic and activist circles alike But what exactly does it mean and why has it emerged as such a vital lens through which to explore how social inequalities of race class gender sexuality age ability and ethnicity shape one another

In this fully revised and expanded second edition of their popular text Patricia Hill Collins and Sirma Bilge provide a muchneeded introduction to the field of intersectional knowledge and praxis Analyzing the emergence growth and contours of the concept of intersectionality the authors also consider its global reach through an array of new topics such as the rise of farright populism reproductive justice climate change and digital environments and cultures Accessibly written and drawing on a plethora of lively examples to illustrate its arguments the book highlights intersectionalitys potential for understanding complex architecture of social and economic inequalities and bringing about social justiceoriented change

Intersectionality will be an invaluable resource for anyone grappling with the main ideas debates and new directions in this field