Critical Reflection #4: Dominant and Subordinate Dynamics and Intersectionality

In the “Complexity of Identity: ‘Who Am I?’”, Beverley Tatum, states the following:

Dominant groups, by definition, set the parameters within which the dominant group…

Critical Reflection 4

How have your family dynamics, historical factors, and social and political contexts have influenced your individual characteristics? You…

Critical Reflection 4: Liberation and Un-Othering

In today’s society, we are regularly asked about our identity, whether it’s through a survey, the census, our classmates, etc.. Although I would like to think that my values, beliefs, and culture define my identity, in reality, it is how others…

Intersectionality with Inequity

Critical Reflection 4

CR#4: Intersectionality with Inequity

Beverly Daniel Tatum’s article “The Complexity of Identity: Who Am I?” discusses the ways in which dominant identities are typically reflected on…

CR #4: Why can’t we all get along?

According to Tatum, dominant groups have an advantage because they hold the power and authority in society compared to the subordinates…

CR4: Intersectionality at Canal

Identities, in general, are defined through seven major categories: race/ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, age, and physical/mental ability. Within each category, there is a dominant and subordinate group. In Beverly Tatum’s article “The…

CR4: Dynamics of Identity

In our effort to understand the power structures by which individual communities are surrounded, it’s critical to recognize the roles and effects of dominant and subordinate identities. Identity is a complex thing, for it is shaped both by an individual and a community. Some aspects…