This paper offers a new lens through which to view intersectionality, moving from categorical approaches—where social identities like race, gender, and class are treated as fixed characteristics—to political intersectionality, which emphasizes how power structures and institutional practices shape social categories and alliances. Drawing on oral history interviews from feminist activists, it highlights two key themes: the challenge of creating coalitions across diverse identities, and the necessity of addressing power imbalances within those alliances to foster equitable collaboration. To learn more, click the button below.
