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READING

Discuss these questions.

a. Have you ever seen a discriminating situation? If yes, what did you do?b. Are you familiar with the concept of "intersectionality?"

Read this short definition. Do you think intersectionality is relevant today?

Intersectionality can be understood as the complex, cumulative way in which the effects of multiple forms of discrimination (such as racism, sexism, and classism) combine,overlap, or intersect especially in the experiences of marginalized individuals or groups.

88Read the text and discuss. Can you guess why the girl was being discriminated against?

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From:Karol Ortega

Subject:Discriminating situation

Dear Mr. Daniels,

Last Friday, I went to your store to buy some products, it was my first time going there alone.

Unfortunately, while I was looking at different products,I was approached by one of your guards. She asked for my name. Then I was asked about the purpose of my visit to the store. She finally wanted to know why I was alone.

This situation made me very upset and I didn't buy anything.

I feel that your guard acted incorrectly. I was simply looking around a shop with the intention of buying a few things. I felt discriminated against.

I would like an explanation about this situation, because it made me feel guilty for something I didn't do.

Sincerely,

Karol Ortega

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