Advancing Equity by Incorporating Intersectionality in Research and Analysis

Advancing Equity by Incorporating Intersectionality in Research and Analysis

Published: Sep 30, 2022
Publisher: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation
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Authors

Olive Mbah

Brittany McGill

Maggie Flowers

Amanda Benton

This guide explores intersectionality and why it is essential for advancing equity. It explores strategies for planning and conducting research with an intersectional lens, describes quantitative measures and methods to examine differences across groups of people with intersecting identities, and provides key considerations for using qualitative data to better understand intersectionality.

For more resources on “Leading Practices to Advance Equity and Support of Underserved Communities Throughout Health and Human Services Programs,” see https://aspe.hhs.gov/equity-tools

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