Illuminations Individual & Community: Intersectionalities

Intersectionalities explores both the value and genesis of intersectionality as a framework for understanding how individuals’ various social and political identities result in unique combinations of discrimination and privilege. UC Berkeley faculty explain the meaning of intersectionality and relate it to their own research, and Illuminations artists illustrate these concepts through their own experiences and those of the composers, choreographers, and creators whose work they will perform as part of Cal Performances’ Illuminations programming. 0:00 - Intro 1:54 - Why is intersectionality important? 2:15 - The need for “Intersectionality” 7:10 - Identity & Ideas 13:48 - Transformation This video features Jodi Halpern, MD, PhD, Chancellor’s Chair and Professor of Bioethics; Juana Maria Rodriguez, PhD, Professor of Ethnic Studies; Taylor Mac, Writer and Co-Director of Bark of Millions; Leigh Raiford, PhD, Professor of African American Studies; Patrice Douglass, PhD, Assistant P