What Is Intersectionality, and Why It Is Important for Public Health?

Let's talk about applying intersectionality Part 1: What is intersectionality, and why it is important for public health?

Intersectionality can refer to a concept, a framework, an approach, an analytical strategy and/or a social justice movement. The term is increasingly used (and misused) in both public health and in societal discourse. Public health approaches claiming to be rooted in intersectionality are often whitened, omitting race and racism; or flattened, lacking a focus on building power.

When applied faithfully, an intersectional approach can support public health actors to recognize multiple systems of power and oppression (e.g. racism, classism, sexism, colonization) and collaborate with others to tackle these systems.

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