SOC367H1 Chapter Notes - Chapter Wk 1: Intersectionality
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Inequalities are never the result of single, distinct factors rather they are the outcome of intersections of different social locations, power relations and experiences. Understanding of human beings as shaped by the interaction of different social locations: occurs within a context of connected systems and structures of power. Realities are shaped by different factors and social dynamics operating together. Categories and their importance must be discovered in the process of investigation, not predetermined. Relationships and power dynamics between social locations and processes are linked. They can also change over time and be different depending on geographic settings. Depends on the situation/context that the person is in. Multi-level analyses linking individual experiences to broader structures/systems are crucial for revealing how power relations are shaped and experienced. Scholars/researchers/policy makers/activists must consider their own social position, role and power when taking an intersectional approach: (cid:862)refle(cid:454)ivit(cid:455)(cid:863) should be in place before setting priorities and directions in work.
