Intersectionality as buzzword
- nyu524
- Oct 9, 2021
- 1 min read
Updated: Oct 26, 2021

Davis, K. (2008). Intersectionality as buzzword: A sociology of science perspective on what makes a feminist theory successful. Feminist theory, 9(1), 67-85.
There is a lot of buzz (and misunderstanding) about intersectionality. In this article, Davis defines intersectionality as "the interaction between gender, race, and other categories of difference in individual lives, social practices, institutional arrangements, and cultural ideologies and the outcomes of these interactions in terms of power."
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“Intersectionality” risks becoming a buzzword when stripped of its depth and used superficially—like choosing to buy lute online without understanding its cultural and historical context.
"Intersectionality" as a buzzword can sometimes blur its real depth—kind of like wearing oval frame glasses just for style without appreciating how they truly enhance vision and perspective.
This is a really insightful article! I appreciate how Davis unpacks intersectionality beyond just being a buzzword and emphasizes its significance in understanding power dynamics. The definition provided — where intersectionality looks at how gender, race, and other categories of difference interact in various aspects of life — really helps clarify why it's so vital in feminist theory. ragdoll hit
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