At Bodmando, we employ intersectional analysis to uncover and address the overlapping identities and experiences that influence how individuals and groups interact with systems of power and face discrimination. By acknowledging the complexity of societal prejudices, we provide a more nuanced understanding of inequality and exclusion.
Key Focus Areas:
Adolescents
Women and girls
Persons with disabilities
Refugees and other marginalized groups
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Frameworks Utilized:
We leverage globally recognized intersectional frameworks to guide our work, helping us conceptualize social challenges and co-create inclusive and equitable solutions:
Crenshaw’s Intersectionality Model
Social Relations Approach
UN Women’s Intersectionality Toolkit
These frameworks equip us to evaluate vulnerabilities and design interventions that address root causes of exclusion.
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Our Approach
Understanding Overlapping Identities We examine how factors such as gender, age, disability, ethnicity, and migration status intersect to create unique barriers and vulnerabilities.
Program Shaping Insights from intersectional analysis help us design and tailor programs that reflect the real experiences of diverse populations.
Empowering Communities We prioritize participatory methods that elevate marginalized voices and foster systemic change grounded in equity, dignity, and inclusion.
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Why It Matters
Intersectionality offers critical insight into how structural inequalities work together, helping avoid one-size-fits-all solutions. At Bodmando, we embed intersectionality into all stages of programming to ensure that no one is left behind and that every voice matters.
Kimberlé Crenshaw
Intersectionality is not about identities. It's about how structures make those identities matter.
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References
Crenshaw, K. (1991). Mapping the Margins: Intersectionality, Identity Politics, and Violence Against Women of Color.
UN Women. Intersectionality Toolkit.
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