Objective:In this assignment, you will develop your own positionality statement. A positionality statement is a reflective and critical self-assessment that acknowledges your identity, lived experiences, and how these shape your worldview. It also recognizes how others may perceive you based on your intersections of identity. Importantly, this reflection will connect your experiences to the concept of intersectionality as introduced by Kimberlé Crenshaw.
Note: You were already provided this information the second week in September and were required to have all the research that is asked below. You can now just create a video with the information you have gathered.
How to upload a YouTube video from your phone: https://youtu.be/NDNt44uAg-Y
Introduction
Begin by defining positionality in your own words.Briefly explain Kimberlé Crenshaw’s theory of intersectionality and its significance in understanding overlapping social identities. Be sure to cite Crenshaw properly.
Lived Experiences
Detail your lived experiences that shape your worldview, such as your race, ethnicity, gender, class, religion, sexuality, nationality, ability, or other identities that influence your perspective.Reflect on how these experiences impact how you see the world, your values, and your opportunities.
Perceptions of Others
Consider how others might perceive you because of your intersections of identity.
Discuss moments where stereotypes, privileges, or biases may have influenced how people engage with you.
Theoretical Connection
Connect your experiences to intersectionality theory.
Explain how Crenshaw’s work helps articulate the complexity of your identity and how multiple dimensions of who you are cannot be understood in isolation.
Conclusion
- Summarize what you have learned about yourself in this reflection.
- Consider how acknowledging your positionality can influence your academic work, professional practice, or community engagement.
Requirements
Minimum: 500 words.
Must include at least one direct citation from Kimberlé Crenshaw’s work.
APA formatting, including a cover page and reference page.
Writing should be clear, reflective, and analytical.
Rubric
Reminders:
Upload your video to YouTube and submit the link on Blackboard. Make sure your video is at least 10 minutes long and addresses each prompt fully.
Videos that require special permissions or access restrictions will result in an automatic 0.
All videos must be uploaded to YouTube.
You will submit the YouTube link to the video via Blackboard.
Important Notes:
The YouTube video must be uploaded before the assignment due date. If the video upload date is after the due date, it will result in an automatic 0.
Links that do not work or do not lead to the appropriate video will result in an automatic 0.
Videos that are taken down before the end of the semester (March 10) will result in an automatic 0.
Jordan Wiggins 