Intersectionality and Legal Representation: Strategically Dismantling Systemic Institutional Barriers

Intersectionality and Legal Representation: Strategically Dismantling Systemic Institutional Barriers

In today’s society, individuals are facing multiple forms of discrimination and oppression based on their race, gender, sexual orientation, and other intersecting identities. This concept, known as intersectionality, was coined by legal scholar Kimberlé Crenshaw to describe how marginalized individuals experience compounded levels of discrimination and inequality. These systemic issues are perpetuated by institutional barriers […]