The content discusses the importance of addressing overlapping systems of discrimination, particularly in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. The pandemic has highlighted societal inequities, particularly in relation to people living in deprived areas and ethnic minorities. The early research focused on single categories of social identity, which concealed heterogeneity and failed to account for the overlapping social characteristics that define an individual’s place in society. The content calls for an intersectional approach, which assesses the experiences of socioeconomically disadvantaged and oppressed populations, in order to provide a deeper understanding and address health inequities. This approach is recommended for healthcare policy, systems of care, and research.
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Intersectionality in health equity research
