Intersectionality

Intersectionality is a critical lens to explore how social inequalities of race, class, gender, sexuality, age, ability, and ethnicity shape one another, and this second edition of Patricia Hill Collins and Sirma Bilge's popular text provides an introduction to the field and its global reach.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 304 pages
Publication date: 10 April 2020
Publisher: Polity Press

The concept of intersectionality has gained significant attention in academic and activist circles, serving as a vital lens for understanding how social inequalities such as race, class, gender, sexuality, age, ability, and ethnicity intersect and shape one another. In this fully revised and expanded second edition, Patricia Hill Collins and Sirma Bilge provide a comprehensive introduction to the field of intersectional knowledge and praxis. The authors analyze the emergence, growth, and contours of intersectionality, exploring its global reach through new topics such as the rise of far-right populism, reproductive justice, climate change, and digital environments and cultures. Accessibly written and enriched with lively examples, the book highlights intersectionality's potential for understanding complex systems of social and economic inequalities and driving social justice-oriented change. Intersectionality will be an invaluable resource for scholars, activists, and anyone interested in exploring the main ideas, debates, and emerging directions in this field.

Weight: 386g
Dimension: 217 x 260 x 18 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781509539680
Edition number: 2nd Edition