Meaning of the word intersectionality in English

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intersectionality

US /ˌɪn.tər.sek.ʃənˈæl.ə.t̬i/
UK /ˌɪn.tə.sek.ʃənˈæl.ɪ.ti/
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Noun

the interconnected nature of social categorizations such as race, class, and gender as they apply to a given individual or group, regarded as creating overlapping and interdependent systems of discrimination or disadvantage.

Example:
Understanding intersectionality is crucial for addressing complex social inequalities.
The theory of intersectionality highlights how different forms of discrimination can overlap and interact.