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'Life, Liberty And The Pursuit Of Happiness:' Kimberlé Crenshaw On Intersectionality, Anita Hill, & The Future Of American Democracy
Crenshaw says the 1991 hearings showed how ignoring race and gender together weakened civil rights and workplace equality, with Thomas confirmed 52-48.
- Renowned legal scholar Kimberl Crenshaw explores intersectionality in 'Life, Liberty And The Pursuit Of Happiness,' examining how overlapping systems of discrimination shape institutions and American Democracy.
- Crenshaw highlights Anita Hill's testimony against Clarence Thomas as a critical failure to recognize the intersection of race and gender within the Supreme Court confirmation process.
- Thomas, nominated to replace Thurgood Marshall, denied allegations during the hearings; The Senate ultimately confirmed him in a narrow 52-48 vote despite questions about his commitment to equality.
- Thomas later provided the decisive fifth vote in rulings like Shelby County v. Holder, which weakened the Voting Rights Act, demonstrating Crenshaw's argument about intersectionality's long-term consequences.
- Ultimately, Crenshaw challenges viewers to understand that citizenship requires more than showing up on Election Day; citizens must organize and hold elected officials accountable to protect American Democracy.
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'Life, Liberty And The Pursuit Of Happiness:' Kimberlé Crenshaw On Intersectionality, Anita Hill, & The Future Of American Democracy
Kimberlé Crenshaw discusses how overlapping identities shape experiences of discrimination and what that means for protecting U.S. democracy.
·Silver Spring, United States
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‘Life, Liberty And The Pursuit Of Happiness:’ Kimberlé Crenshaw On Intersectionality, Anita Hill, & The Future Of American Democracy
Kimberlé Crenshaw discusses how overlapping identities shape experiences of discrimination and what that means for protecting U.S. democracy.
·New York, United States
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