Constitutive tension: A dialectical reading of intersectionality (original) (raw)

This essay examines the theoretical commitments underlying intersectionality through a dialectical lens, proposing that the concept of identity within intersectionality is not static but rather a fluid process. By engaging with Hegel’s philosophy, the paper seeks to demonstrate that Hegelian thought can enrich intersectional theory by understanding identity as a dynamic interplay of attachment and differentiation. The analysis suggests that intersectionality can evolve into a robust theory of social action that advocates for those marginalized by dominant narratives.