Envisioning the Future of Intersectional Anti-Racist Feminism in Psychology

• Published in: Women & therapy Vol. 47; no. 3; pp. 277 - 289
• Main Authors: Williams, Wendi S., Lewis, Jioni A.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: London Routledge 02.07.2024; Taylor & Francis Ltd
• Subjects: Advocacy; Clinical medicine; Coalition formation; Feminism; Feminism intersectionality anti-racism women of color critical race; Feminist theory; Intersectionality; Psychology; Racism
• ISSN: 0270-3149; 1541-0315
• DOI: 10.1080/02703149.2024.2380161

Although there has been a focus on intersectionality theory in feminist studies broadly and within the field of psychology specifically, there have been increased calls for an explicitly anti-racist focus within intersectional feminist psychology. The purpose of this article is to articulate what an intersectional anti-racist feminism in psychology looks like in terms of research, clinical practice, and advocacy. First, we provide some context for our focus on articulating an intersectional anti-racist feminism and our hope for this special issue, particularly in the current sociopolitical moment. Next, we share our positionalities as feminist leaders during the impetus of this special issue and share a brief herstory of intersectionality and the Society for the Psychology of Women (SPW). Then, we envision the future of intersectional anti-racist feminism with a focus on coalition-building and use the Combahee River Collective as a foundational example for the way forward in both theory and praxis. We end by briefly highlighting the series of articles that encompass this special issue which showcase scholarship, clinical practice, and advocacy.