Social Implications Of Intersectionality

Intersectionality is an individual’s multiple identities such as race, gender, social class, sexual orientation, age, ability status and religion overlapping. The social implications of intersectionality are oppression and multiple forms of discrimination. Privileges and opportunities are given based on class. Individuals of low economic status cannot afford the same education and lifestyle as the upper and middle class. Upper and middle class attitudes toward lower class can cause discrimination and/or oppression; due to a feeling of hierarchy based on education, income, and occupational status. Cultures norms that specify men and women roles can cause oppression. When women role in culture is valued less than men; they receive lower