What Is the Basic Idea of Kimberlé Williams Crenshaw's Theory

question 13

Multiple Choice

What is the basic idea of Kimberlé Williams Crenshaw's theory?

• A) It is not always easy to understand situations in which sex and race discrimination have overlapped.
• B) Most people will deny any responsibility when race and sex discrimination cause conflict.
• C) It is usually straightforward to understand who is at fault and why they committed discrimination.
• D) Some people who discriminate are very good at confusing the issue as a way to avoid responsibility.

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Definitions:

Stereotype

A set of simplistic, rigidly held, overgeneralized beliefs about a particular type of individual or group of people, an idea, and so on.

Factual Statement

A statement that can be proven true or false, based on objective evidence.

Value Judgment

An evaluation as “good” or “bad” based on moral or ethical standards rather than objective ones.

Bias

A personal leaning or inclination.