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Intersection vs Intersectionalism - What's the difference?

intersection | intersectionalism |

As nouns the difference between intersection and intersectionalism

is that intersection is the junction of two (or more) paths, streets, highways, or other thoroughfares while intersectionalism is the study of minorities within minorities, or intersections between minorities; specifically, the study of the interactions of multiple systems of oppression or discrimination.

intersection

English

(wikipedia intersection)

Noun

(en noun)
  • The junction of two (or more) paths, streets, highways, or other thoroughfares.
  • (geometry) The point or set of points common to two geometrical objects (such as the point where two lines meet or the line where two planes intersect).
  • (set theory) The set containing all the elements that are common to two or more sets.
  • (sports) The element where two or more straight lines of synchronized skaters pass through each other.[http://www.isu.org/vsite/vcontent/content/transnews/0,10869,4844-128590-19728-18885-295370-3787-4771-layout160-129898-news-item,00.html]

    • Synonyms

    * (junction of paths) (l)

    Related terms

    * intersect * intersectionality

    See also

    * union

    intersectionalism

    English

    Noun

    (-)
  • The study of minorities within minorities, or intersections between minorities; specifically, the study of the interactions of multiple systems of oppression or discrimination.

    • Related terms

    * intersectionality