Currently, we are living through one of the most divisive periods in the history of the United States. Such divisiveness often yields hostility towards historically oppressed groups including Black, Indigenous and other People of Color (BIPOC), immigrants, gender and sexual minorities, and the like. There is a large body of empirical work that underscores the negative impact of oppression on an individual’s health and wellness. However, the impact of systemic oppression is often not emphasized in most of the existing interventions. Hence, healing during socially hostile times requires a radical paradigm shift. To this end, the presentation will (1) provide an overview of intersectionality, which centers the ways in which overlapping oppression impact groups and individuals, and (2) illustrate ways that healthcare providers can integrate an intersectional framework into their clinical practice.
After hearing from this specialist, participants will be able to:
1) Describe the tenants of intersectionality; and,
2) Identify ways to integrate intersectionality into their clinical practice.
