The Complicit, the Invisible, and the Forgotten: Critically Integrating Intersectionality Into the Psychology of Intraminority Solidarity

The present article integrates intersectionality theory, which affords a unique lens to interrogate the intersecting structures of power (e.g., racism, sexism, capitalism), into the psychology of intraminority solidarity (i.e., activism of members of a marginalized group for other marginalized groups). We propose three intersectionality principles: interrogating privilege and oppression within marginalized communities, challenging the hierarchical nature of power structures, and incorporating historical-materialism. For each principle, we suggest two example strategies followed by research directions. This framework will help intraminority solidarity effectively address the roots of oppression in theory and practice.