"In 1989, Kimberle Crenshaw coined the term intersectionality to describe the way race and gender overlap to shape lived experience, often in ways the law fails to recognise."
"The fact that they are targeting this is because they understand the power of these ideas, the power of this history."
"What makes the intensity of this backlash striking is how recently Crenshaw's work entered mainstream public consciousness."
In January, an executive order was signed to cut federal funding for schools teaching critical race theory, alongside mandates to eliminate DEI personnel and training. This has led to the erasure of Kimberle Crenshaw's work, particularly her concept of intersectionality, which examines the overlap of race and gender. Crenshaw, a key figure in critical race theory, notes that the backlash against her ideas reflects their power and significance. Her new memoir, Backtalker, addresses these challenges and the importance of remembering history to preserve the freedom to learn.
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