Exploring Intersectionality Theory and Its Implications for LIS Pedagogy:

This paper explores how intersecting forms of marginalization shape health information access for diverse LGBTQIA+ populations, focusing on sapphic individuals across generations and LGBTQIA+ people of color. Guided by Collins’ matrix of domination, we identify structural, disciplinary, cultural, and interpersonal barriers to health information across multiple identities produced by interlocking power systems of race, gender, sexuality, age, and citizenship. Based on these findings, we provide suggestions for how the LIS curriculum can incorporate intersectionality theory into training future information professionals to work with equity-deserving populations within health contexts.

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Proceedings of the ALISE Annual Conference
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2025-10-03
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https://doi.org/10.21900/j.alise.2025.2016
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Gender Studies in Language
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Exploring Intersectionality Theory and Its Implications for LIS Pedagogy:

Vanessa Kitzie, Wan Yi
Proceedings of the ALISE Annual Conference
Gender Studies in Language
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Exploring Intersectionality Theory and Its Implications for LIS Pedagogy:

Vanessa Kitzie, Wan Yi
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Abstract

This paper explores how intersecting forms of marginalization shape health information access for diverse LGBTQIA+ populations, focusing on sapphic individuals across generations and LGBTQIA+ people of color. Guided by Collins’ matrix of domination, we identify structural, disciplinary, cultural, and interpersonal barriers to health information across multiple identities produced by interlocking power systems of race, gender, sexuality, age, and citizenship. Based on these findings, we provide suggestions for how the LIS curriculum can incorporate intersectionality theory into training future information professionals to work with equity-deserving populations within health contexts.

Proceedings of the ALISE Annual Conference
University of South Carolina (US)
Openalex Percentile: Top 66%
Gender Studies in Language
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