Intersectionality: Origins, Contestations, Hori... Apr 2026

In this work, Carastathis argues that intersectionality is often treated as a "provisional concept" that is still in the process of being fully defined. She explores how the term has been used, contested, and expanded since its inception.

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by Jennifer C. Nash (2008). Nash is one of the most prominent critics and theorists in this space. She discusses the "vagueness" of the term and advocates for treating intersectionality as a metaphor for identity and oppression rather than just a checklist. In this work, Carastathis argues that intersectionality is