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“Intersectionality” is no longer what Kimberlé Crenshaw, the founder, meant it to be. Inclusion too. Intersectionality originally meant inclusive of all (Black) women and girls across class, sexuality, etc. But for some reason online, people think intersectionality means every single oppressed person (read: male) must have a stake in feminism.
Do not erase empathy towards others, of course. But now it seems women’s needs are being overtaken by oppressed, sexist men in feminism.
Feminism is the advocacy that women and girls are human. It is not an all-you-can-eat buffet that welcomes any man to eat off women’s labour because he is also oppressed in a way.
It is not a buffet table where men are served more portions while women and girls go hungry.
When I think of intersectionality and inclusion, I think of both of them as “inclusive to all women” and “understanding of the intersecting and intricate parts of the lives of women.”
I think of a feminism where women and girls across ages, classes, sexuality, etc can feel heard.
Once again: This is not to say that we must be uncaring towards others.
But standing on business as feminists means we must be intentional about directing our energies toward those feminism emerged for: women.
Let the buffet table be welcoming for all women and girls.
Editor’s Note: This was first published by Angel on X.
