Taking an intersectional approach requires continuous critical reflection on both the complexity of the human experience and the actions necessary to disrupt oppressive systems. This is well aligned with public health actors’ intentions to address the structural and social determinants of health. Participants will have the opportunity to engage in breakout group discussions and hear from […]
This report provides recommendations for thinking about and applying intersectionality, which are relevant to the Canadian context. Case examples are used to illustrate differing understandings of intersectionality in the United Kingdom (UK).
This report synthesizes evidence to inform the application of intersectionality in data analysis and policymaking in Scotland and provides useful knowledge and case examples to consider in the Canadian context.
In this webinar, NCCDH knowledge translation specialists Pemma Muzumdar and Bernice Yanful will summarize evidence on the historical roots of intersectionality; outline its connections to critical race theory, the use and misuse of intersectionality, and its relevance to public health action; and discuss how an intersectional approach, including continuous critical reflection, can be applied to four
Intersectionality can refer to a concept, a framework, an approach, an analytical strategy and/or a social justice movement. The term is increasingly used (and misused) in both public health and in societal discourse. Public health approaches claiming to be rooted in intersectionality are often whitened, omitting race and racism; or flattened, lacking a focus on
Implementing Critical Race Theory is a novel, yet much-needed approach within health education and practice disciplines. In this commentary, the Black Health Education Collaborative introduces Critical Race Theory as it relates to health.
This rapid review and checklist of promising practices responds to a need for guidance on how to integrate intersectionality into each step of quantitative health equity analysis.
The Intersectionality-Based Policy Analysis (IBPA) framework provides an equity-informed approach to health policy development. The IBPA promotes inclusive health policy.
Intersectionality moves us from one dimensional understandings of discrimination and marginalization to the multifaceted roots of injustice. This Let’s Talk defines intersectionality and what it means for public health. It helps readers avoid flattening or whitening intersectionality and instead use it for transformative change.
The NCCDH has compiled this curated resource list to provide a foundational set of resources and tools to support public health practitioners, decision makers, policy makers, organizations, educators and researchers to understand and apply intersectionality.
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