INTERSECTIONALITY RESOURCE GUIDE AND TOOLKIT
INTERSECTIONALITY RESOURCE GUIDE AND TOOLKIT
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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FOREWORD
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
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ACRONYMS
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INTRODUCTION
Scope and purpose of the Resource Guide and Toolkit
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Who is it for?
How to use this Resource Guide and Toolkit
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SECTION 1: INTRODUCING INTERSECTIONALITY
What is intersectionality?
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Why does it matter?
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SECTION 2: EIGHT INTERSECTIONALITY ENABLERS
1. Reflexivity
2. Dignity, choice and autonomy
3. Accessibility and universal design
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4. Diverse knowledges
5. Intersecting identities
6. Relational power
7. Time and space
8. Transformative and rights-based
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SECTION 3: INTERSECTIONALITY IN PRACTICE
A framework for action
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Analyse
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a) Check yourself
b) Understand who is affected, and how
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c) Understand the root causes of intersectional discrimination
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Adapt
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Assess
a) Check yourself, and your relationship to the context
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b) Collect data and identify emerging themes
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SECTION 4: MENU OF SERVICES AND TOOLBOX
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TOOL 1: POWER FLOWER - EXPLORING YOUR IDENTITY AND PRIVILEGE
When to use this tool
Overview
Purpose
Time
Participants
Facilitator competencies
Accessibility considerations
Materials and space needed
Process
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Notes for the facilitator(s) during this deeper discussion:
Debriefing notes
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TOOL 2: KEY CONSIDERATIONS FOR CREATING SAFE SPACES
When to use this tool
Overview
Purpose
1. Be aware of your own power, privilege, attitudes and beliefs
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2. Promote safe and meaningful dialogue
3. Factor in accessibility and reasonable accommodation
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4. Be sensitive to time and space
5. Consent must be free and informed
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6. Maintain confidentiality and privacy at all times
7. Ensure safe feedback mechanisms
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8. Be equipped to refer people on to support services
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TOOL 3: INTERSECTIONALITY CONTEXT ANALYSIS
Overview
Purpose
Time
Accessibility
Materials and Space needed
Process
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Question guide
1. Agency, commitment, knowledge and skills
2. Access to and control over resources and opportunities
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3. Laws, policies, programmes, resource allocation, accountability mechanisms
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4. Social norms, attitudes, exclusionary practices
Debriefing notes
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TOOL 4: ANALYSIS TO ADAPTATION
When to use this tool
Overview
Purpose
Time
Accessibility considerations
Materials and space necessary
Process
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Debriefing notes
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GLOSSARY OF TERMS
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KEY REFERENCES AND RESOURCES
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