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Topic: Advocacy - November 22 2021
Intersectional Feminism. What is it?

It must be a collective effort to emphasize and share the experiences of all women on our journey to equality. Elizabeth Williams, VIS League™ member and WNBA athlete, adds insight as an athlete, a Black woman, and the WNBPA Secretary on how we can view sports through an intersectional lens.

By: Caroline Mattise

VIS Creator

Elizabeth Williams, VIS League™ member and WNBA athlete

VIS Mentor

Topic: Advocacy

November 22 2021

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What is Intersectional Feminism? The term intersectional feminism goes way back to 1989 when it was coined by Kimberlé Crenshaw, a lawyer, civil rights advocate, and Black woman. Crenshaw has previously defined intersectional feminism as “a prism for seeing the way in which various forms of inequality often operate together and exacerbate each other.” We have heard the term feminism and understand the role that it plays in the path to equality. However, througho...
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