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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