The hottest Intersectionality Substack posts right now

The oppressor/victim mindset divides people into two categories and justifies resistance from victim groups against oppressor groups.
Teaching intersectionality may unintentionally activate ancient tribal tendencies, leading to an us-versus-them mentality on college campuses.
Some current theoretical approaches in universities may hyper-activate tribal instincts, even if not intended by professors, fostering division instead of inclusion.

Mathematical reasoning can help solve bigger logical problems with implications.
Game theory involves consequences of choices made by rational agents.
Limits of empathy should be considered, especially in response to past injustices.

Intersectionality can be limiting by focusing only on different forms of perceived oppression
Analyzing identity factors as solely oppressed or not creates blind spots towards genuine advantages
True intersectionality should address identity groups in all their complexity and richness

Afro-Palestinians in the West Bank represent a unique intersection of identity and resilience in a region filled with complex struggles for justice and liberation.
Despite facing challenges within Palestinian society and the broader Israeli-Palestinian conflict, Afro-Palestinians have managed to preserve their rich cultural heritage through music, dance, and storytelling.
The Afro-Palestinian narrative adds a crucial layer to the broader understanding of the Palestinian struggle, highlighting the complexity of their identity and the need for a more inclusive vision of justice in the region.

An Autistic Rationalist attends a DEI Training session
The Trainer faces unexpected challenges and perspectives from the Troublemaker
The Troublemaker offers unconventional, thought-provoking insights on repopulation and human survival

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An original idea is like Carbon: it loves to socialize and needs to combine with others to stabilize.
Claude Monet painted the atmosphere around objects, aiming for the unobtainable.
Systems Thinking has valuable insights, like Carbon nuggets, to share.

The concept of the female gaze is not a scholarly term and lacks rigorous evaluation.
The male gaze in cinema is rooted in psychoanalytic theory and apparatus theory, privileging the masculine perspective.
Black feminist scholars like bell hooks critique the lack of intersectionality and representation in traditional feminist film theory.