intersectionality

The Journey Toward Inclusion: CEO’s Past Forms Foundation for Inclusity

When Maria Arcocha White’s family emigrated to the U.S. in the early 1960s, the concepts diversity and inclusion didn’t exist. Four-year old Maria and her family fled Cuba as political refugees, arriving in Toledo, Ohio with only a few suitcases of belongings. At the...

Intersectionality and the Value of all People’s Experiences

What is Intersectionality? Intersectionality is a term coined by legal scholar Kimberlé Crenshaw to describe how different aspects of a person's identity, such as race, gender, sexuality, and more, interact with each other to create unique experiences of oppression...

Thoughts To Begin 2015!

Our hearts go out to everyone who has lost family members and loved ones in the Ferguson and NYC tragedies. While we do not believe that it is our place to weigh in on the court’s decision about the shooting and choking incidents themselves, we do want to comment on...

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Intersectionality is the concept that individuals have multiple intersecting identities that can lead to unique experiences of oppression and privilege. In the context of work culture, intersectionality can affect how employees experience discrimination and bias. For example, a woman of color may face both gender and racial discrimination in the workplace, leading to a more negative work environment. Additionally, intersectionality can impact how individuals are perceived and valued in the workplace, potentially leading to unequal opportunities for career advancement or exclusion from certain professional networks. It is important for companies to recognize and address intersectionality in their diversity and inclusion efforts to create a more equitable and welcoming work environment for all employees.