What's Intersectional about Intersectionality Now? (original) (raw)

This paper addresses the contemporary authority and application of intersectionality within gender, women's, and sexuality studies, sparked by discussions at the International Intersectionality Conference. It critiques the institutionalization of intersectionality, highlighting the risks of depoliticization and the potential exploitation by privileged scholars. As intersectionality evolves, it emphasizes the necessity of centering the voices and experiences of women of color, while also exploring gaps in intersectionality studies, such as the representation of femininities, Indigenous women's reproductive justice, and the impacts of language translation on the discourse.