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Understanding Intersecting Identities and Shared Coalitions
Analyze how overlapping identities (such as race, gender, class, and ability) shape lived experiences and foster multiracial, cross-movement coalitions for social justice.
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Intersecting Identities and Confronting Systemic Oppression
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Analyze how power, governance, and systemic oppression have impacted historically marginalized groups, and celebrate the enduring contributions and living histories of diverse communities in Oregon and the nation.
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Learning standards covered
8.28Oregon Social Studies Standards · All agesIdentify issues related to historical events to recognize power, authority, and governance as it relates to systemic oppression and its impact on ethnic and religious groups, as well as other historically persecuted individuals in the United States in the modern era (bias, injustice, discrimination, and stereotypes).
8.31Oregon Social Studies Standards · All agesAnalyze intersecting identities and relationships within the living histories of ethnic groups such as individuals who are American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian or Americans of African, Asian, Pacific Island, Chicano, Latino, or Middle Eastern descent), religious groups, and other traditionally marginalized groups (women, people with disabilities, immigrants, refugees, and individuals who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender) in the United States.