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Race and Gender E D U C 3 2 1 Intersectionality and Education CH5: INTERSECTIONS

SUMMARY → Intersectionality as Collective Responsibility and Intersectionality Black feminism places strong values on unity and compassion. In contrast, the idea of Individualism influenced by liberal feminism struggles to understand the hardships Black girls undergo at school. Education research neglects the harsh racial experiences Black girls undergo which maintains gendered stereotypes. The initiation of “My Brother’s Keeper”, emphasizes the lack of support Black boys face in the educational system. However, the approach fails to address the challenges faced by girls of colour such as suspension, and attending ethnically separated, impoverished schools which increases the risk of performing poorly. Intersectionality highlighted in “The Combahee River Collective” statement addresses racism within the feminist movement, along with issues about gender, sexuality, and class oppression in the Black community. Many of the harsh realities in education are shaped by social class, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, immigrant status, mental health, and age. Black girls in the LGBTQ community face discrimination and feel unprotected due to their sexual orientation and gender expression. Policies such as the “Every Student Succeeds Act” struggle for Intersectionality can develop regulations through understanding every individual's experience related to race, gender, and class. Instead, the use of intersectionality identifies identities overlapping and influencing each other to account for the educational challenges coloured people face.

SUMMARY The three systems; Race, Class and Gender Race, class and gender are the face of the common systems used for oppression. For black school girls, they are penalized for their race,class and gender, while according to Collins( 1990), other classmates and students, are being praised and rewarded by these same systems. Intersectionality as the blueprint for truly having an impact on educational systems is not solely for the students. Intersectionality places responsibility on the adults who play an important role as not only a teacher but as an adult who can teach about different cultures, genders and race in a positive way, Emphasizing the beauty of diversity and empowering students to be proud of their identity and of their culture, race and gender. Intersectionality is the way to truly bring about change within educational environments and is a response to systemic inequality that exists within our educational systems

SUMMARY → Intersectionality of Race and Gender in Education: For the Some of Us Who Are Brave The intersectionality of race and gender in education demonstrates how societal biases affect Black women across various social contexts, impacting their experiences in schools. These biases continue to exist despite anti-discrimination laws, creating systemic inequalities. An intersectional framework assist educators in recognizing the overlapping nature of identities and how they influence students experiences, relationships, and academic achievement. Intersectionality challenges assumptions about identity and power dynamics in educational contexts as well as encourages critical reflection among educators and researchers. Working together with Black women and other women of color is crucial to understand their perspectives and create more equitable learning settings. By centering the experiences of marginalized groups, intersectionality directs the development of inclusive policies and

FAVOURITE QUOTE 1 “ S o c i e t y ’ s d ee p l y e n t r e n c h e d s t e r e o t y p e s a n d c o n t r o ll i n g i m a g e s o f Black women, Black children, and Black people all together along with societal expectations of girls and women in general transverse t o s h a p e s c h oo l a c t o r s ’ p e r c e p t i o n s o f B l a c k g ir l s . ” ( p . 8 ) → We chose this quotation because we believe it clarifies how school actors' impressions of Black girls are influenced by the ubiquitous preconceptions and expectations of society, especially those linked to race and gender. In order to guarantee fair treatment and possibilities for Black girls in the educational system, it brings attention to the connections between cultural

biases and their effects on educational environments.

QUESTION 1 Has the population of racial and ethnic groups increased or decreased in the past decade?

OUR RESPONSE T h r o u g h o u t t h e y e a r s o f 2 000 - 2 0 1 7 t h e pop u l a t i o n o f r a c i a l a n d ethnic groups have generally increased (Evans-Winters, 2023). B l a c k o r A f ri c a n A m e ri c a n s - 1 5 % ( 2 % d e c r e a se ) L a t i n s t u d e n t s - 2 7 % ( f r o m 1 6 % ) Asian students -7% (from 5%) Students with two or more racial identities -6% (from 4%)

OUR RESPONSE As mentioned by the authors (Evan-Winters, 2023 ), when it comes to how young black girls are affected by race and gender in education, it differs from how black boys experience it. Even though they both face various challenges, the article explains that there have been programs to improve black boys' educations whereas black girls continue to be neglected. The "My Brother's Keeper" initiative of president Obama, which focuses on providing opportunities and ensuring the success of black male students, is one example of this situation. The goal of focusing on african american women instead of men in this article was to analyse the challenges they face as well, whether they be similar or different while using intersectionality as a theoretical framework.

CONTRIBUTION TO OUR UNDERSTANDING As stated in the courses syllabus, this course provides “a lens for a sociological and social understanding of gender and how different perceptions of it manifest themselves in educational settings” and this chapter helps us better understand the educational problems women of color face. We also got a better understanding on how useful intersectionality is when it comes down to women of color dealing with it. The history and experiences of people of colour is consistently generalized and ignored. The construct of gender can create an additional layer of systematic oppression in the life of a racial minority, with Black women serving as a prime example. Black women consistently battle discrimination not only through the form of

SOURCES Quote 1: Evans-Winters, V. E. (2021, February 23). Race and gender intersectionality and Education. Oxford Research Encyclopedia of Education. Quote 2: Crenshaw, K. W. (1995). Mapping the margins: Intersectionality, identity politics, and violence against women’s of color. In K. Crenshaw, N. Gotanda, G. Peller, & K. Thomas (Eds.), Critical race theory (pp. 357– 383). New York: The New Press. N o r oo z i , N , 2 0 2 4 , E D U C 3 2 1 , G e n d e r S o c i a l i z a t i o n i n E d u c a t i o n [ S y ll a b u s ] , C o n c o r d i a U n i v e r s i t y , Faculty of Arts and Sciences

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