In: Psychology
what are the principles of intersectionality?
what is the appeal of intersectionality?
what is the value added of intersectionality in policy. describe
and give example the potential of intersectionality to transform
MEN'S HEALTH,
The principles of intersectionality are as follows
Intersecting categories
This refers to the idea that human being cannot be reduced to
single categories and the policy analysis of human life cannot
assume only one social category to be relevant. The social
categories must be viewed as intersecting with one another that
vary according to the time and place.
Power
The power in a human life operates at discursive and structural
levels to exclude some experience and knowledge and its shapes the
subject positions and categories. Power is recognizing the power
over, power with and power to.
Multilevel analysis
It is concerned with the understanding of effect between various
levels in society including the macro, miso and micro levels of
community.
Time and space
Within the dimensions of times and space are understanding of the
world and knowledge is constructed. Are privilege and disadvantages
including the intersecting identities change over time and place
where time and space are fluid and sensible through interpretation,
senses and feelings.
Reflexivity
It demonstrates the importance of power at micro level and helps to
transform the policy when we bring critical role awareness and
integration of power and privilege to our work.
Social injustice and equity
It can be understood as a way of transforming how relationships and
resources are produced and distributed so that everyone can live an
ecologically sustainable life. Equity is the fairness and Justice
with the objective of equalising outcome between the diverse
groups.
The appeal of intersectionality includes:
It challenges the idea that there is one unique experience of being
g ay and helps in eliminating the diversity of experiences among
homosexual men.
Appeal of intersectionality bring attention to homophobia and forms
of power such as sexism, racism, transphobia, and HIV stigma.
Intersectionality produces more accurate knowledge bye
acknowledging the breadth of individuals and experiences of
populations.
The value added of intersectionality to public policy brings together International scholars to consider how intersectionality informs policy research and analysis. this collection offers perspective from a variety of contacts on the added value and policy approaches that aim to advance equity and Social Justice of intersectionality.
The health of men in society is structured on the basis of race and ethnicity that have important social, political, and economic meaning. The goal of intersectional approach is to examine the social and health effects and simultaneously create a new understanding of the factors that influence men's health and are more accurate reflection of the lived experiences of the population