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intersectional

[ in-ter-sek-shuh-nl ]

adjective

  1. of or relating to to an intersection, or a place where two or more roads, lines, or elements meet:

    intersectional traffic flow.

  2. noting or relating to intersectionality, the theory that the overlap of social identities contributes to the specific type of oppression and discrimination experienced by an individual:

    Intersectional feminism raises the profile of underrepresented minority women and addresses many diverse challenges to gender equality.



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Word History and Origins

Origin of intersectional1

First recorded in 1845–50; intersection ( def ) + -al 1( def )
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Example Sentences

Pipeline’s customers see an average 65% increase in their intersectional gender equity progress in their first three months using the platform.

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With artificial intelligence, we can hardwire intersectional gender equity into the future of work.

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When we achieve intersectional gender equity, it means we will have closed all the gaps across gender, race, ethnicity that prevent people from fully participating in the economy.

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The next step for the tech industry is figuring out how to best compare intersectional groupings to evaluate fairness across all identities.

At the same time, AI also has the ability to improve quality of life for all people when developed through an intersectional framework.

At every stage of the intersectional debate the cause of the south supporting State sovereignty became stronger.

He could get fresh fuel at numerous bootleg petrol stations, even though the regulations against intersectional flight were rigid.

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