We all experience life and personal identity in unique ways. Having a disability can add a visible or invisible new factor in the way we identify ourselves and the way others see us, as well.
It’s valuable to look at things like gender, sexual identity, race, religion, country of origin, economic situation, political and social affinities and beliefs, family situations, environment in terms of climate or in terms of the level of conflicts or unrest, educational experiences, disability, health, access to basic requirements like food, water, shelter, experiences of discrimination, exclusion or violence and more. Too often we reduce our own experiences in unhelpful ways and do the same to others.
The journey to understanding others begins with understanding ourselves and the more thought and truth we bring to that practice, the more we will be able to break down barriers and relate, collaborate and find joy and harmony with each other.
Resources:
What is Intersectionality? (accessibility.com)
Disability Inclusion and Intersectionality | UN SYSTEM COORDINATION (unwomen.org)
unwomen.org/sites/default/files/2022-01/Intersectionality-resource-guide-and-toolkit-en.pdf