Support
We all need support to act in an intersectional way to increase equity for adults and carers.
Part of the 'Equity Change Project'
Introduction
This section explores the support that we need to practise intersectionality.
To think and act in an intersectional way is challenging. Support, particularly emotional support, is needed to sustain change and to achieve our underlying aim of increasing equity.
Watch our short film for an introduction to intersectionality.
Length: 18 minutes.
Analogy - Marathon
Changing your mindset requires endurance. It isn’t a one-off activity, it’s a marathon. So just as with preparing for a marathon, you need to train and you need support. Nutrition, water, good footwear, cheering on, the right kit, not carrying baggage – all of these are important. And you need to have the motivation to keep going.
Supporting intersectionality
The following sections consider the support that we need to embed intersectionality in our work.
Explore why we need support to use intersectionality and the importance of creating safe spaces.
Explore how intersectional supervision can support more equitable relationships and practice that promotes equity outside of the supervision space.
Women redefining difference: Article
Lorde, A. (1980). Age, race, class, and sex: Women redefining difference. In A. Lorde (1984) Sister outsider: Essays and speeches (pp. 114–123). The Crossing Press.
An intersectional model of reflection: Article
Nayak, S. (2022). An intersectional model of reflection: Is social work fit for purpose in an intersectionally racist world? Critical and Radical Social Work, 10(2), 319–334. DOI: 10.1332/204986021X16555682461270.
