The Complicit, the Invisible, and the Forgotten: Critically Integrating Intersectionality Into the Psychology of Intraminority Solidarity
Abstract
ABSTRACT The present article integrates intersectionality theory, which affords a unique lens to interrogate the intersecting structures of power (e.g., racism, sexism, capitalism), into the psychology of intraminority solidarity (i.e., activism of members of a marginalized group for other marginalized groups). We propose three intersectionality principles: interrogating privilege and oppression within marginalized communities, challenging the hierarchical nature of power structures, and incorporating historical‐materialism. For each principle, we suggest two example strategies followed by research directions. This framework will help intraminority solidarity effectively address the roots of oppression in theory and practice.
Fields of Study & Subjects
LGBTQ Health
Identity
and Policy
Critical Race Theory in Education
Social and Intergroup Psychology
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Social and Personality Psychology Compass
- Publisher
- Wiley
- Volume
- 20
- Issue
- 6
- Publication date
- 1 June 2026
- Language
- EN