Question

chapter 8: race and ethnicity as lived experience
page 221 8.4 compare how the three major theoretical paradigms understand the role of race in society.
dr. washington just completed a research project in which she interviews african american people about their experiences with the criminal justice system with a particular focus on the use of violence and excessive force by police officers. the narratives of her respondents vary significantly by gender and social class, and dr. washington believes this is a very important part of her findings.
which theoretical perspective is represented by dr. washington’s views?
structural functionalism
intersectionalist
embodied identities
symbolic interactionism

Explanation:

Intersectionality emphasizes how multiple social identities (such as race, gender, and social - class) intersect and create unique experiences. Dr. Washington notes that the narratives of African - American respondents vary by gender and social class, which aligns with the intersectionalist perspective. Structural functionalism focuses on how parts of society contribute to its stability; embodied identities are more about how identity is physically manifested; symbolic interactionism is about the meanings people attach to symbols and social interactions.

Answer:

intersectionalist