The Importance of Intersectionality in book: Cultivating Equitable and Inclusive Conversations in Higher Education

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Book Chapter

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Publication Date

4-2025

Abstract

This chapter will explore the importance of diversity, equity, inclusion, belonging, and justice (DEIBJ) work in health service psychology. Intersectionality theory will start the conversation as it pertains to social identities in and outside the classroom. Additionally, when constructing curricula and syllabi for classrooms, there are a number of factors that this chapter will highlight as vital considerations for implementation. Furthermore, the chapter will highlight some pedagogical approaches that are crucial in developing students’ autonomy and agency in their educational journeys. Moreover, there will be applicational approaches of how to apply intersectionality theory into the Social Matrix Diagram. We then discuss a framework for infusing DEIBJ work into higher education spaces. At the end of chapter, we have case examples of various students who you may come across while teaching. We also provide discussion questions to assist in thinking about the discourse of this chapter. Lastly, we leave the reader with our recommendations on how to continue their education of DEIBJ issues in higher education.

Publication Title

Taylor & Francis Group

ISBN

eBook ISBN9781003343035

First Page

1

Last Page

24

DOI

http://dx.doi.org/10.4324/9781003343035-5

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