About the Book
Intersectionality, or the consideration of race, class, and gender, is one of the prominent contemporary theoretical contributions made by scholars in the field of women's studies that now broadly extends across the humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences. Taking stock of this transformative paradigm, "The Intersectional Approach" guides new and established researchers to engage in a critical reflection about the broad adoption of intersectionality that constitutes what the editors call a new "social literacy" for scholars.
In eighteen essays, contributors examine various topics of interest to students and researchers from a feminist perspective as well as through their respective disciplines, looking specifically at gender inequalities related to globalization, health, motherhood, sexuality, body image, and aging. Together, these essays provide a critical overview of the paradigm, highlight new theoretical and methodological advances, and make a strong case for the continued use of the intersectional approach both within the borders of women's and gender studies and beyond.
Contributors:
Lidia Anchisi, Gettysburg College
Naomi Andre, University of Michigan
Jean Ait Belkhir, Southern University at New Orleans
Michele Tracy Berger, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Kia Lilly Caldwell, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Elizabeth R. Cole, University of Michigan
Kimberle Crenshaw, University of California, Los Angeles
Bonnie Thornton Dill, University of Maryland
Michelle Fine, Graduate Center, City University of New York
Jennifer Fish, Old Dominion University
Mako Fitts, Seattle University
Kathleen Guidroz, Mount St. Mary's University
Ivette Guzman-Zavala, Lebanon Valley College
Kaaren Haldeman, Durham, North Carolina
Catherine E. Harnois, Wake Forest University
AnaLouise Keating, Texas Woman's University
Rachel E. Luft, University of New Orleans
Gary K. Perry, Seattle University
Jennifer Rothchild, University of Minnesota, Morris
Ann Russo, DePaul University
Natalie J. Sabik, University of Michigan
Jessica Holden Sherwood, University of Rhode Island
Yvette Taylor, University of Newcastle, United Kingdom
Nira Yuval-Davis, University of East London
The contributors are Lidia Anchisi, Naomi Andre, Jean Ait Belkhir, Michele Tracy Berger, Kia Lilly Caldwell, Elizabeth R. Cole, Kimberle Crenshaw, Bonnie Thornton Dill, Michelle Fine, Jennifer Fish, Mako Fitts, Kathleen Guidroz, Ivette Guzman-Zavala, Kaaren Haldeman, Catherine E. Harnois, AnaLouise Keating, Rachel E. Luft, Gary K. Perry, Jennifer Rothchild, Ann Russo, Natalie J. Sabik, Jessica Holden Sherwood, Yvette Taylor, and Nira Yuval-Davis. The editors are Michele Tracy Berger and Kathleen Guidroz.
Review :
""The Intersectional Approach" takes intersectionality a giant leap forward by putting theory into action in research methodologies as well as in the classroom, the community, and public policy. Berger and Guidroz give scholars and students an excellent foundation in intersectional analysis and a vision of exciting possibilities for its future."--Dorothy Roberts, Northwestern University, author of "Killing the Black Body: Race, Reproduction, and the Meaning of Liberty"
"By carefully selecting classic and contemporary essays written by key figures in the field as well as new critical voices, the editors cast fresh eyes on the theoretical issues, methodological innovations, and challenges that confront intersectionality as theory and praxis. An extremely valuable collection that captures the spirit of this emerging, important, and exciting field of study."--Patricia Hill Collins, University of Maryland
