From the archive: What is intersectionality?

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Intersectionality and critical race theory have become big issues in American politics in recent years. But watching that "debate" - if we can even call it that - has not been a great way to get informed about what these topics mean and what their history is. In this episode I clear it up with Shanah Khan, coordinator of Intersecting Madrid and a researcher into U.S. intersectionality issues.

Shanah's organization, Intersect Madrid.

Shanah's podcast.

Credits

Host - Andy Gawthorpe