Using the Film "Crash" to Teach Intersectionality

Abstract

This essay outlines the use of a simple intersectionality chart for students to use when analyzing interactions between characters of different race, class, and gender in the film "Crash". Includes a writing assignment and rubric. Appropriate for introductory sociology courses.

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Details

Subject Area(s):

Introduction to Sociology/Social Problems

Resource Type(s):

Assignment, Class Activity, Video

Class Level(s):

College 100

Class Size(s):

Any

Usage Notes

I use this as an in-class activity, pausing the film to analayze an interaction.

Learning Goals and Assessments

Learning Goal(s):

1. Apply the concept of intersectionality to observed interactions.
2. Understand how race, class, and gender shape interaction

Goal Assessment(s):

1. To analyze a scene from Crash using concepts of intersectionality. Assessed by writing assignment and rubric.