Tonya was passed over for a promotion at work in favor of a white man for the third time. She is not sure if she is discriminated against because she is a woman or because she is black, or if it was a coincidence. This illustrates the confusion that can result from ______.
A) essentialism
B) intersectionality
C) sexism
D) racism

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Intersectionality explains how different aspects of a person's social and political identities (gender, race, class, sexuality, ability, etc.) might combine to create unique modes of discrimination and privilege. Tonya's uncertainty over whether her race, gender, or a combination of both is the reason for being passed over for promotion illustrates the concept of intersectionality, where multiple social categorizations intersect to create a unique experience of discrimination.

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