Crenshaw, Kimberle, “Mapping the Margins: Intersectionality, Identity Politics, and Violence Against Women of Color,” The Legal Response to Violence Against Women, K. Maschke, (Ed.). New York, NY: Garland Publishing 1997, 1241-1298.
“Mapping the Margins” explores the politicization of the woman’s voice and how violence is understood against the black women’s race and gender; interaction with services to protect them; and their portrayal in the media. Crenshaw states there are three major intersectionalities which women of color face: structural, political, and representational. They highlight the racist and sexist attitude that is often ignored, misrepresented and silenced. Crenshaw’s objective is “ to illustrate that many of the experiences
“Mapping the Margins” explores the politicization of the woman’s voice and how violence is understood against the black women’s race and gender; interaction with services to protect them; and their portrayal in the media. Crenshaw states there are three major intersectionalities which women of color face: structural, political, and representational. They highlight the racist and sexist attitude that is often ignored, misrepresented and silenced. Crenshaw’s objective is “ to illustrate that many of the experiences