Which term specifically describes the framework for analyzing how multiple social identities intersect to influence experiences of power and discrimination?

• A. Propaganda
• B. Intersectionality
• C. Globalization
• D. Root-cause analysis

Answer: (B)

Intersectionality is the framework for analyzing how multiple social identities intersect to shape experiences of power and discrimination. It recognizes that identities such as race, gender, class, sexuality, and ability do not operate in isolation; their overlaps create unique forms of oppression that aren’t simply the sum of each part. For example, the discrimination someone faces at the intersection of race and gender can be distinct from racism or sexism alone, reflecting how systems of power compound across identities. This approach, popularized by Kimberlé Crenshaw, is widely used in health equity and social justice to understand and address disparities in access, treatment, and outcomes. By contrast, propaganda involves biased messaging, globalization examines worldwide interconnectedness, and root-cause analysis seeks the fundamental source of a problem—none of these specifically capture how overlapping identities shape power dynamics and discrimination.