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Beyond Single Labels: An Introduction to Understanding Intersectionality in Disability and Sexuality
Beyond Single Labels: An Introduction to Understanding Intersectionality in Disability and Sexuality
We know what sexuality is, we know what disability is. What happens when both exist at the same time, in the same person?
Let’s take a walk. Imagine yourself at the heart of a bustling city. Skyscrapers tower above and roads stretch out in many directions, each leading to communities with their own cultures, histories, and experiences. This city is a metaphor for society, and each road represents a different aspect of identity—race, gender, sexuality, ability, and more. At the intersections, where these roads meet, you'll find the concept of intersectionality. This is where we start our journey today, exploring the crossroads of sexuality and disability.
Disability & Segregation
Disability and segregation
I wanted to write something deep and meaningful and ultimately something that connects-with-with-the-reader but I’m lost in my feelings.
After the circus that surrounded the lack of access at the COP26 Summit for Karine Elharrah, Israel’s Minister for Energy, the comments across social media made my heart ache with how far we still have to go.