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Addition to Intersectionality section:

Patricia Hill Collins coined the term Black feminist thought, which refers to a way of thinking that consists of ideas and arguments made by Black women. Collins describes this school of thought as the documentation of Black women’s ideas surrounding self-definition and self-valuation, the nature of oppression, and the importance of Black female culture.

E. Frances White, a Black feminist historian, suggests in their work that Black feminism originates from the intersection of antiracist and antisexist conflicts.

Other sociologists and academics have noted the importance of recognizing intersectionality. Paula Gunn Allen, a prominent American poet and literary critic, discussed how white feminists often fail to account for a diverse set of experiences within the broader female category due to ethnicity, class, or culture.

ADDITIONAL SECTION: Media and social privilege

Representation in media contributes to social stereotypes and, by extension, the privilege experienced by certain groups. For example, white characters on prime-time television are consistently depicted as relatable, respectable characters, while minority characters are more often depicted as unlikable or unrespectable. One study found that while representation of minority characters has increased recently, the roles received by actors of color either emphasize negative stereotypes or are limited to shows with predominantly Black casts. Another study that investigated the portrayal of Asian and Pacific Islanders in popular films found that API characters were largely underrepresented and often do not speak or are stereotyped, with few Asian characters also being shown as LGBTQ or with a disability