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The intersectionality toolbox: a resource for teaching and applying an intersectional lens in public health

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Sabik, Natalie J.·2021·Frontiers in Public Health
DOI 10.3389/fpubh.2021.772301PMC PMC8674296
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Intersectionality is a theoretical framework that was developed to address the ways in which people's experiences are shaped based on their intersecting social identities (e. g., race/ethnicity, gender, class, age, etc.). This approach focuses on the importance of considering power, privilege, and social structures in relation to people's access to resources, experiences of discrimination, and interpersonal interactions. An intersectional approach in public health is critical for research and teaching to illuminate health disparities and the underlying structures that create and maintain disparities. While scholars have focused primarily on how to integrate an intersectional perspective into research methods, there is a need for a clear framework for applying intersectionality effectively in public health teaching. The Intersectionality Toolbox (ITB) is a framework developed from a variety of interdisciplinary resources designed to apply an intersectional perspective to public health issues. This article describes the Intersectionality Toolbox and details how it can be utilized in public health classes. Following a course where the ITB was implemented, student feedback was sought to determine the appropriateness and effectiveness of the design, and metrics were aligned with the learning outcomes. The ITB was refined and retained to integrate into courses and assignments focused on teaching about the intersecting nature of the social determinants of health.

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  • Several authors approached cultivating inclusive and safe learning environments by collaborating with their students at the start of the course, while others recognized the importance of fostering these environments to foster candid sharing and reflection among peers.

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  • One included article introduced the "Intersectionality Toolbox," which grounded a public health course in intersectionality-based questions, concepts, and readings, and students reported a significant increase in generating knowledge, understanding diverse perspectives, and critically evaluating points of view.

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  1. [36]Hankivsky O Grace D Hunting G Ferlatte O Clark N Fridkin A. (2012). Intersectionality-based policy analysis. In Hankivsky O. (Ed.), An Intersectionality-Based Policy Analysis Framework (pp. 33- 45). Vancouver, BC: Institute for Intersectionality Research and Policy, Simon Fraser University.

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Authors
Sabik, N. J.
Affiliations
University of Rhode Island (US)
Corresponding author
Sabik, Natalie J.
ORCID
Sabik, Natalie J.
Venue
Frontiers in Public Health
Publisher
Frontiers Media SA
Published
2021-12-02
Volume
9
Pages
772301-772301
ISSN
2296-2565 (ISSN-L)
DOI
10.3389/fpubh.2021.772301
PMC
PMC8674296
OpenAlex
W4200068982
Cited by
35
References
44
Citations by year
2026: 6 · 2025: 9 · 2024: 12 · 2023: 6 · 2022: 2
FWCI
6.93
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
Licence
Locations
  • Frontiers in Public Health (publishedVersion, cc-by)
  • PubMed Central (publishedVersion, cc-by)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
  • DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals) (submittedVersion, cc-by-sa)
Funders
National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities
Topics
  • Social Sciences › Sociology and Political Science › Gender, Health, and Social Inequality
  • Health Sciences › Health Professions › General Health Professions › Public Health Policies and Education
  • Social Sciences › Gender Studies › Feminist Theory and Gender Studies
Keywords
intersectionality, public health education, social determinants of health, health disparities, social identity, power and privilege, discrimination, pedagogical framework, course design, student feedback
MeSH terms
Intersectional Framework, Ethnicity, Humans, Public Health

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