Let’s talk about applying intersectionality in public health
About this series
In this two-part webinar series, participants will have the opportunity to review the historic roots of intersectionality, discuss its relevance to public health and health equity, and explore what it means to “take an intersectionality approach”. Series
What is intersectionality, and why it is important for public health?
What are the opportunities to apply intersectionality and transform public health action?
In this series
What is intersectionality, and why it is important for public health?
Recording
In this webinar, NCCDH knowledge translation specialists Pemma Muzumdar and Bernice Yanful will
- summarize evidence on the historical roots of intersectionality;
- outline its connections to critical race theory, the use and misuse of intersectionality, and its relevance to public health action; and
- discuss how an intersectional approach, including continuous critical reflection, can be applied to four established public health roles for advancing health equity (assess and report, modify and orient interventions, partner with other sectors, and participate in policy development).
Following the first webinar in this series, participants will be able to
- Describe intersectionality, its historical roots, and its relevance to public health;
- Consider when intersectionality is being misused (whitened or flattened); and
- Identify resources to support learning on taking an intersectional approach.
What are the opportunities to apply intersectionality and transform public health action?
Recording
Taking an intersectional approach requires continuous critical reflection on both the complexity of the human experience and the actions necessary to disrupt oppressive systems. This is well aligned with public health actors’ intentions to address the structural and social determinants of health.
Participants will have the opportunity to engage in breakout group discussions and hear from panelists with a range of perspectives on applying intersectionality public health practice.
Following the second webinar in this series, participants will
- Reflect on tacit knowledge shared by speakers with a diverse range of experiences and perspectives;
- Analyze opportunities to apply intersectionality in public health practice, programs, policy and research; and
- Engage in dialogue-based learning about applying intersectionality in their own organizational contexts.
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Assistant Professor, Johnson Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy, University of Regina
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Manager of Health Equity, Middlesex-London Health Unit
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Postdoctoral Fellow, Simon Fraser University, Honorary Fellow, University of Edinburgh
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Associate Professor, Simon Fraser University
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Policy Analyst, Public Health Agency of Canada