Social Justice 2: Understanding our identity and intersectionality

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Understanding Our Identity and Intersectionality

Knowing who we are and recognizing the diverse identities and experiences of those around us ...can help us to understand other peoples' perspectives. How we think and what we believe is always shaped by who we are and what we’ve experienced in our lives.. See Lesson 1.10: Mind Map, to reflect on the many values, identities, and experiences that represent you. What are 5 things that you included in your mind map to celebrate who you are?

Hover over each of the groups below to see the systemic barriers that treat them unfairly. After reflecting on your own mind map, explore injustices that one may experience based on experience. Understanding this can help us to recognize and take action against injustice.

Woman

Patriarchy

2SLGBTQ+

homophobia
biphobia
transphobia

Low Income

Classism

Race

Racism

Religion/Faith

Religious Discrimination

Refugee / Immigrant

Xenophobia

Disability

Ableism