The Routledge Companion to Intersectionalities

The Routledge Companion to Intersectionalities provides a comprehensive and accessible overview of intersectionality in feminist thought, covering key concepts, methods, and applications across various disciplines. It is an essential resource for students, researchers, and practitioners interested in understanding the complexities of intersectional identities and experiences.

Format: Hardback
Length: 652 pages
Publication date: 28 February 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

The Routledge Companion to Intersectionalities is a comprehensive and dynamic reference source that delves into the core of contemporary feminist thought: intersectionality. Comprising over 50 chapters authored by a diverse, international, and interdisciplinary team of contributors, the Companion is organized into nine insightful parts.

Part 1: Retracing Intersectional Genealogies explores the historical roots and evolution of intersectionality, tracing its origins in social movements, intellectual traditions, and cultural practices.

Part 2: Intersectional Methods and (Inter)disciplinarity examines the methodological approaches and interdisciplinary collaborations that facilitate the study of intersectionality, highlighting the importance of integrating multiple perspectives and disciplines.

Part 3: Intersectionality's Travels examines the global and transnational dimensions of intersectionality, exploring how it manifests in different regions, cultures, and social contexts.

Part 4: Intersectional Borderwork delves into the complexities of navigating and challenging oppressive systems and structures that perpetuate intersecting forms of discrimination and marginalization.

Part 5: Trans* Intersectionalities explores the unique experiences and challenges faced by individuals who identify as transgender, gender non-conforming, or genderqueer within the framework of intersectionality.

Part 6: Disability and Intersectional Embodiment examines the intersection of disability and intersectionality, exploring how disability shapes experiences of discrimination, marginalization, and social exclusion.

Part 7: Intersectional Science and Data Studies explores the use of scientific methods and data analysis to study intersectionality, highlighting the importance of empirical evidence in understanding complex social phenomena.

Part 8: Popular Culture at the Intersections examines the role of popular culture in perpetuating and challenging intersectional inequalities, exploring how media, literature, music, and other forms of cultural expression shape societal perceptions and experiences.

Part 9: Rethinking Intersectional Justice explores the challenges and opportunities for promoting intersectional justice and equity in various social contexts, including policy, education, and activism.

This accessible and comprehensive collection is an invaluable resource for students, educators, and researchers engaged in the study of womens and gender studies, sexuality studies, African American studies, sociology, politics, and other related disciplines within the humanities and social sciences. By exploring the multifaceted dimensions of intersectionality, the Companion provides a rich and nuanced understanding of the complex social dynamics that shape our world, offering insights and perspectives that are essential for advancing social justice and equality.

Weight: 1324g
Dimension: 253 x 182 x 44 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367652654