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What is Intersectionality?

Intersectionality is a concept that can help policy makers and sport programmers understand how different types of discrimination – like racism, homophobia, and ableism – combine to prevent some women and girls from participating in sport.

Intersectionality is important in advancing gender equity in sport because one solution may not work for ALL women and girls. If we don’t acknowledge this, we risk building more barriers to true equity.