‘There is no such thing as a single-issue struggle because we do not live single-issue lives.’
These words, spoken by Audre Lorde, capture the essence of intersectionality. Intersectionality offers a powerful lens to help us understand — and overcome — deep-seated inequity. Child marriage is an example of how gender, age, and health intersect with poverty. Young girls are particularly vulnerable to the practice of forced marriage, with an estimated 40% of young women in developing countries married before the age of 18, posing a serious threat to their full economic participation and access to reproductive health care.
The workshop led by Ruth Baker, will explore the application of theories of intersectionality to practice. It is based on recent academic research and will also reflect and drawn on the work of thought leaders such as Bell Hooks. It will enable practitioners and managers to increase their ability to understand the impact of multiple oppression and discrimination and work within their teams to challenge this in practice using a strong theoretical base. You will explore how to include intersectionality concepts in your assessments and plans.
