I believe we should all exclusively identify as intersectional feminists; in doing this we are allowing ourselves to recognize how power structures overlap and reinforce each other and how feminism today is dominated by white, cis-gendered, middle-class, able-bodied women who refuse to acknowledge the multiple layers of oppression women of colour have to go through. If White Feminists want to be a part of the narrative they will need to de-centre themselves and their views of empowerment to include women of colour, trans women, non-binary women, gender-queer people and women of faith.
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