The Politics of Intersectional Practice
Author | : Ashlee Christoffersen |
Publisher | : Policy Press |
Total Pages | : 202 |
Release | : 2024-05-23 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781529236118 |
ISBN-13 | : 1529236118 |
Rating | : 4/5 (18 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: It is increasingly recognized that, to achieve social justice, policies and organizations need to apply an intersectional approach, rather than addressing inequalities separately. However, intersectionality is a challenging theory to apply, as policy makers and practitioners often navigate the confines of divided policy areas. This book examines the use of intersectionality in UK policy and practice, with a specific focus on NGOs, outlining five distinct interpretations of intersectional practice and their implications. Drawing from extensive fieldwork with a diverse range of equality organizations, this book offers invaluable insights into how policy and practice can be organized in more (and less) intersectional ways.