Ep. 3 - Demarginalizing the Intersections Hear To Stay

When we take a closer look at how our identities intersect, we see the unique lived experiences—of ourselves and others—through the lens of oppression, privilege, power, and marginalization. That leads to questions like - who has power? Who gets the benefit of the doubt? Who doesn’t? Who is automatically included in groups? Who isn’t? How do you go about “showing up” for people that aren't yourself? What do you do to control how others perceive you? What parts of your identity help you fit in? What parts of your identity make you stand out? The answers to all these questions are deeply rooted in intersectionality. Understanding and empathy are needed in conversations like these, and they are both key parts of intersectionality and social justice. With empathy and understanding, we gain that ability to see things through a framework that gets us closer to leaving no one behind in our efforts to achieve the long lasting change we all yearn for. So listen into the chat I have with Amma, the founder of 'Womanist Healing Counselling Services', to get a head start on a conversation we all NEED to have - one on intersectionality and demarginalizing the intersections.