TED Talks Daily The urgency of intersectionality | Kimberlé Crenshaw
Jun 3, 2020
Kimberlé Crenshaw, a leading scholar in critical race theory, dives into the pressing issue of intersectionality and its critical role in social justice. She highlights the unique struggles that Black women face at the intersection of race and gender, advocating for a broader understanding of systemic injustice. Crenshaw discusses the urgent need to raise awareness about police violence targeting Black women and critiques traditional anti-discrimination laws for their inadequacies. By sharing poignant stories, she calls for collective action to confront and combat the violence experienced by marginalized individuals.
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Name Recognition Exercise
- Kimberlé Crenshaw conducted an exercise where she named victims of police violence.
- Many recognized male victims but not female victims, highlighting the lack of awareness.
Framing Problem
- The lack of awareness around Black female victims is due to a lack of proper framing.
- Without frames, these cases go unnoticed and unaddressed by media and policymakers.
Emma DeGraffenreid's Case
- Crenshaw discusses Emma DeGraffenreid, who faced discrimination based on race and gender.
- The court dismissed her case, unable to see the combined effect of race and gender.