Intersectionality: Foundations and Frontiers

by Patrick R. Grzanka (Editor)

Foundations and Frontiers is an accessible, primary source-driven exploration of intersectionality in sociology, psychology, women’s and gender studies, and related fields. The book maps the origins of the concept, particularly in Black feminist thought, opens the discourse to challenges and applications across disciplines and outside academia, and explores the leading edges of scholarship to reveal important new directions for inquiry and activism. Charting the development of intersectionality as an intellectual and political movement, Patrick R. Grzanka brings together in one text both foundational readings and emerging classics. The completely revised and expanded second edition includes 17 new readings, including an original essay by Lisa Bowleg on the urgency of intersectionality in contemporary politics.

430 pages, Paperback

Published January 25, 2019

Reviews

[Jamie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Granzka's collection of essays from a variety of scholars and practitioners helped me develop a deeper understanding of intersectionality and the varied ways in which power influences every characteristic of our lives in differing ways. This book helped me solidify some ideas about methodology for my dissertation and introduced me to some scholars I can look up as resources to review. While a great resource, the book is definitely heavy in areas while missing scholars in other areas of study. A lot of this is due to intersectionality's nature as a newer focus for research that developed by Black feminist scholars. I definitely recommend it to anyone looking to explore issues of social justice in a different context.