An introduction to intersectionality - Evolve skill boosters videos

A new skills booster video has been added to Evolve - an introduction to Intersectionality.

The video is now available for viewing, and be found in here: 

Evolve > Courses > Continuing Professional Development (CPD) > Development for All (2) > Accessible Development for all staff – Inc Menopause Awareness & Skill Boosters > then click on the Skill Boosters Tile to access this and all other videos.

Below is a brief summary of what the training entails.

People are multi-dimensional in their identities, and may identify with several different marginalized or minority groups at the same time - for example, someone may be both a lesbian and a woman of colour, or a Muslim man may also be from an economically deprived background and have a disability. These overlapping identities can result in multiple and intersecting forms of bias, discrimination and disadvantage.

Intersectionality provides a framework for considering these overlapping identities and experiences in order to understand the complexity of biases and prejudices that people can face and take steps to address any resulting inequality or discrimination. This course demystifies the concept of intersectionality, shows how to put it into practice, and explains why intersectional thinking needs o be cut across all workplace activities, not just those dedicated to inclusion. 

This training will give a better understanding of:

• how personal characteristics such as our race, social class, sex or religion intersect to produce multiple and overlapping forms of bias and discrimination
• what we mean by the term 'privilege' and why it is intersectional
• the key benefits for organisations and employers of taking an intersectional approach
• how to collect and analyse data in a way that supports the application of an intersectional lens
• how to take an intersectional approach to diversity and inclusion practice

Any questions, please email EDI@eastamb.nhs.uk

Published 3rd March 2023