Intersectionality
Intersectionality is defined by the combination of someone’s social and political circumstances to create different modes of discrimination and privilege. Coined by Kimberlé Williams Crenshaw, the term encompasses sex, race, class, gender, religion, disability and more, and defines how such factors affect those who are the most marginalised in society.
The creator of the term intersectionality, Crenshaw, delivered the TED talk ‘The Urgency of Intersectionality’: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=akOe5-UsQ2o
Inga Beale
First Female CEO of Lloyds of London, First Bisexual Person Named in the OUTstanding & FT Leading LGBT Executive Power ListNicola Adams
Britain's Most Successful Female Boxer and First Female Boxer to Become an Olympic Champion with Gold at London 2012Tanni Grey-Thompson
Record-breaking Paralympian & Global Ambassador for Disability SportKate Richardson-Walsh
Hockey Olympic Gold Medallist, Capped 375 Times for England & Former England and Great Britain Hockey Captain Over 13 YearsMaggie Alphonsi
Part of the 2014 Rugby World Cup Winning Team, Named Sportswoman of the Year 2010Ellie Simmonds
Record-breaking Paralympian Who Won Two Gold Medals at the Age of 13, Appointed MBE and OBE for Services to Sport and Charity WorkKanya King
Founder of the MOBO Awards & Named on the Powerlist as One of Britain’s Most Influential Black PeopleAde Adepitan
Paralympic Bronze Winning Basketball Player, Named on the 100 Most Influential Black British People PowerlistJean Tomlin
Human Resources Expert, Founding CEO of Chanzo and Former Director of HR, Workforce and Accreditation for the London 2012 Olympic GamesHarnaam Kaur
Youngest Woman to Grow a Full Beard, TEDx Speaker & Body Positivity AdvocateSharon White
First Female Chairman of John Lewis Partnership, Named the 2nd Most Powerful Black BritonOur roster of speakers includes people of different races, sexualities, religions and appearances, all booked to share their personal stories of discrimination and why it is important to consider intersectionality in your workplace diversity policies.
