Dr Soheyla Yazdanpanah, an academic from Södertörn University, Sweden, led the discussion, exploring the development of intersectionality as both a theoretical concept and an analytical tool within research. The lecture traced intersectionality's roots to Black feminism, critical race theory, and postcolonial feminism, highlighting how the concept has been applied and reworked across different feminist traditions.
Dr Yazdanpanah also discussed the challenges of translating intersectional theory into research practice, focusing on its application across structural power relations and lived experiences. The event provided valuable insights into the ongoing debates and tensions surrounding intersectionality, as well as its potential to shape feminist scholarship and activism.
The lecture sparked engaging conversations on how intersectionality continues to evolve, offering a deeper understanding of its role in addressing interconnected systems of oppression in contemporary society.
