intersectional
adjective
in·ter·sec·tion·al
ˌin-tər-ˈsek-sh(ə-)nəl 
1
a
: of or relating to intersectionality
Because the intersectional experience is greater than the sum of racism and sexism, any analysis that does not take intersectionality into account cannot sufficiently address the particular manner in which Black women are subordinated.—
Kimberlé Crenshaw
Kimberlé Crenshaw
b
: involving members of multiple social categories
… I was near my home, in the midst of a multiracial, multigenerational, intersectional protest. I joined hundreds of others in the streets.—Kira Banks
Kira Banks2
[inter- + sectional entry 1]
: existing between sections
intersectional war
an intersectional game
3
: of or relating to an intersection
intersectional joints/lines
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The Power of the Intersectional Protest Image In an age of hashtag activism and partisan news, social media offers possibilities for intersectional movements to reimagine images of Black protest.
—JSTOR Daily, 20 Feb. 2025
With 22% of the global workforce having a disability, and these individuals navigating multiple aspects of identity, the business case for intersectional inclusion goes far beyond compliance.
—Caroline Casey, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
Paige often explores themes of unconventional families, female friendships, and intersectional identities in her work.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 12 Feb. 2025
Disability, despite being one of the largest, intersectional and non-partisan diversity segments of all, has always been something of a poor cousin within the corporate DEI world and has often faced an uphill task to bring itself to the boardroom table.
—Gus Alexiou, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
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JSTOR Daily, 20 Feb. 2025
With 22% of the global workforce having a disability, and these individuals navigating multiple aspects of identity, the business case for intersectional inclusion goes far beyond compliance.
—Caroline Casey, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
Paige often explores themes of unconventional families, female friendships, and intersectional identities in her work.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 12 Feb. 2025
Disability, despite being one of the largest, intersectional and non-partisan diversity segments of all, has always been something of a poor cousin within the corporate DEI world and has often faced an uphill task to bring itself to the boardroom table.
—Gus Alexiou, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
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“Intersectional.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/intersectional. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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