Mary Romero is Professor of Justice Studies and Social Inquiry at Arizona State University, and 110th President of the American Sociological Association
"Employing a sophisticated intersectional approach to introduce the
complexities of intersectionality itself, Romero has achieved a
tour-de-force. Through framing, extensive case examples and
accessible writing, she illustrates how intersectionality enables
us to connect personal troubles to social problems and to see
pathways to change for social justice."
—Lynn Weber, University of South Carolina "This lucid, jargon-free,
and impressively comprehensive book by a leading scholar in the
field is ideal for undergraduate courses on a wide range of topics,
but it is so much more than that. It is vital reading, showing how
inequality can be found in our own backyard and not just 'out
there.' It is something, in other words, that we all can - and must
- do something about."
—Leslie McCall, Graduate Center, City University of New York
"Theoretically rich and empirically rigorous, Romero's Introducing
Intersectionality is the quintessential interdisciplinary handbook
of intersectionality. The volume is written in an accessible
language which is free of unnecessary jargon. […] The wealth of
tangible case studies, metaphors, personal narratives and
confrontational discussion points offered throughout the various
chapters of the book are guaranteed to provoke self-reflective
thought and produce the situated knowledge necessary for
establishing an intersectional understanding of our complex social
reality."
—Ethnic and Racial Studies "The tone of the book is personal and
passionate about the topic of social justice. Indeed, this is what
makes the book appealing: the author talks not only out of her
academic knowledge but also shares her personal experiences in an
urgent tone that calls for action. This might motivate even the
least involved students to consider the way the fabric of social
life is unequally woven together, not a small feat to be achieved
by an introductory book."
—Comparative Sociology
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