What Is Intersectionality in the Context of Feminist Discussion

question 9

Multiple Choice

What is intersectionality in the context of feminist discussion?

• A) Intersectionality argues that feminist theory overlooks the importance of men and men's contributions to society.
• B) Intersectionality is the importance of reaching out to the experience of rural women instead of focusing primarily on women living in urban areas.
• C) Intersectionality encourages examination of the commonalities between people in order to diminish perceived differences that cause conflict.
• D) Intersectionality promotes examining the intersection of race, class, and gender on the experience of individuals instead of focusing on the commonalities of only one area, such as gender.

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Definitions:

Single Job

A position of employment where an individual is hired to perform a specific set of tasks or responsibilities.

Flextime

A scheduling policy in which full-time employees may choose starting and ending times within guidelines specified by the organization.

Zero-hour Contract

An employment agreement where the employer does not guarantee regular working hours, and the employee is only expected to work when called upon.

Compressed Workweek

A work schedule that allows an employee to work a full-time job in fewer days than the typical five-day workweek.