How can we hope to understand social inequality without considering race class & gender in tandem? How do they interact with other categories such as sexuality citizenship & ableism? How does an inclusive analysis of domination & privilege move us closer to solutions touching the lives of diverse populations? In this clearly written book Mary Romero presents intersectionality as a core facet of the sociological imagination One-dimensional approaches are no longer acceptable Instead we must examine all systems of oppression simultaneously & how they integrate & work with or against each other to shape life experiences Recognizing the dynamics of patriarchy capitalism & white supremacy Romero shows how social inequality is maintained or minimized in various social settings & everyday sites of interaction Drawing the theoretical threads together the book demonstrates intersectional approaches in action in relation to the care crisis & wealth divide to highlight the different understandings of these issues & their solutions arising from a comprehensive intersectional examination Offering an overview of scholarly & activist tradition in the development of intersectionality & how to apply intersectionality as a lens to enrich our understandings of social life this introductory text will be an invaluable & welcome resource for all students of sociology