Tag: gender
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Fictions of Sincerity: Race, Gender and Sexuality
By Maisie Jeffreys Racism without racists …Is the title of Eduardo Bonilla-Silva’s renowned book on color-blind racism in contemporary America. It captures the idea that many white Americans today claim that “race is no longer an issue,” professing to be “color blind” whilst simultaneously denouncing those of colour for “playing the race card” or not…
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Feminism, Intersectionality and Systems Change
By Maisie Jeffreys Across many social change spaces, we often talk about equity, inclusion, and justice – yet deep-rooted, gender-based barriers continue to shape the experiences and opportunities (or lack there of) of many. From navigating systemic bias, to confronting gender-based violence and poverty – inequality is built into the very systems we work within,…