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1 Week 8 Assignment: Intersectionality Omar Perez West Coast University HUM 360 Cultural Diversity Dr. Ricardo Gonzalez March 5, 2023

2 What is Intersectionality? The concept of intersectionality describes how systems of inequality based on gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, class, and other forms of discrimination intersect to create unique dynamics and effects (Anonymous, Centers for Intersectional Justice, n.d). It will differ depending on where it occurs, whether in the workplace, school, or daily life. A prime example of intersectionality in the workplace would be an LGBTQ+ black woman with a disability and an LGBTQ+ non-disabled white woman in the same work department. Each will experience different discrimination and oppression based on their identities. However, while the black employee may experience homophobia, racism, and discrimination based on her mental/physical ability, the privilege and power connected to the latter's whiteness will always protect and shield her from the racism and oppression the other woman experiences (Powell, 2021). Holding the same position, experience, and educational credentials, it is evident that the black lgbtq+ disabled employee often faces unfair discrimination due to rooted racism and the disability she has. Compared to the other lgbtq+ white employee that is not disabled and will not meet any discriminatory behavior whatsoever. After reviewing the week one assignment, intersectionality in my identity is revealed through my sexual orientation, race, and age. I am a gay twenty-year-old Hispanic male. However, if compared to a twenty-year-old white gay male, the chances of them facing any oppression or discrimination are highly unlikely and impossible due to their whiteness, despite us both being gay. As far as American culture, I would say It has influenced and pushed me to reach a higher economic status by pursuing different business projects that have allowed me to be my

3 boss and work from home. All while still attending school and striving for the "American Dream." Coming into this course, I had no idea what "American Culture" was. For crying out loud, I didn't even know that America had a "culture." For instance, a big one is "small talk." Many Americans participate in small talk, where you converse with strangers or acquaintances about non-controversial topics, such as the weather, sports, or popular television shows. This course has taught me what I did not know about American culture and reinforced issues like small talk and diversity being a part of American culture (Anonymous, InterExchange, 2020). This course has taught me different topics and issues that will help contribute to my success and future career—an example being learning about the neurodiversity movement. The Neurodiversity movement brings a new perspective to several commonly diagnosed cognitive and neurological issues, and it is no surprise that autism spectrum disorder has taken center stage. While there is much overlap with the social model, the neurodiversity approach is primarily a call to include and respect people whose brains work in atypical ways, regardless of their level of disability (ABAEdu, 2022). Regarding the workplace, neurodiverse employees can be disadvantaged when finding a job. From the recruitment phase to day-to-day work challenges, many work organizations, unfortunately, do not accommodate and facilitate individuals with cognitive disabilities. Workplaces only suit and benefit neurotypical employees without considering the needs of neurodiverse people (CoachHub, 2022). As a soon to be hospice manager, I know the discriminatory behavior toward neurodivergent people in the healthcare industry. Therefore, I will protect them at all costs and treat them fairly like anyone else.

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4 References ABA, A. E. (2022, June 1). What is the Neurodiversity Movement and autism rights? Applied Behavioral Analysis | How to Become an Applied Behavior Analyst. Retrieved March 5, 2023, from https://www.appliedbehavioranalysisedu.org/what-is-the- neurodiversity-movement-and-autism-rights/ Anonymous, C. I. J. (n.d.). What is Intersectionality . What is intersectionality. Retrieved March 5, 2023, from https://www.intersectionaljustice.org/what-is-intersectionality Anonymous, I. E. (2020, July 7). 10 things to know about U.S. culture . InterExchange. Retrieved March 5, 2023, from https://www.interexchange.org/articles/career-training- abroad/10-things-to-know-about-u-s-culture/ CoachHub, A. (2022, October 20). Workplace challenges for Neurodiverse Employees . CoachHub. Retrieved March 5, 2023, from https://www.coachhub.com/blog/workplace- challenges-for-neurodiverse-employees/Links to an external site. Powell, E. (2023, February 13). Intersectionality at work . She+ Geeks Out. Retrieved March 5, 2023, from https://www.shegeeksout.com/blog/intersectionality-at-work/

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