Herukhuti - Intersectionality and Autoethnography

In this session, we will explore intersectionality theory, the concept of the matrix of domination, and the qualitative research methodology autoethnography for use in applied theatre, i. e., documenting the experience of playbuilding in your own or other communities. Intersectionality theory helps us understand the relationships and interactions effects between the various social identities that we own and inherit e.g., race, gender, class, sexuality, nationality, ability, etc. The concept of the matrix of domination helps us understand how power, privilege, and value is distributed based upon those social identities. Intersectionality theory and the matrix of domination concept are invaluable resources for storytellers interested in representing the text and subtext of experience. Autoethnography, a process for researching one's experience in the world and developing powerful theory out of personal experience, is a resource for storytellers who believe the personal is both political and social.

Herukhuti joined the MA in Applied Theatre as a thesis reader this Spring.  Read about him and his work at http://sacredsexualities.org/dr-herukhuti/.