Intersectionality of identity needs to be at the foundation of educational social justice efforts as we honor, respect, and use an individual's self-referential terms, not just on an interpersonal level with students and other faculty members but when referring to people in the news, in the curriculum, or in any way at all. Identity terminology is always highly contested and political, and change throughout space and time. Each identity term and its definition in this resource is by no means definitive or prescriptive, but rather meant to be a supporting guide, to assist you and your students as you navigate class discussions and find ways to promote social justice in a classroom. This resource can be used in a lesson as a lecture to introduce students to common identity terminology and the meaning of each identity term; to provide context for the debates surrounding these terms that frequently come up in classroom discussions. While there are no strict rules about “correct” or “incorrect” language, an identity term can reflect much more than personal preference. They reflect individual and collective histories, ongoing scholarly debates, and current politics. Once you have given the lecture, you can provide this as a reference tool for students to use throughout the year by posting it as a “digital booklet” on your Canvas LMS page, Google Classroom, or teacher website. Providing an identity definition for students in the form of a digital identity dictionary will give them the tools they need to build confidence and approach new subjects, peoples, and discussions. This “Identity Term Booklet” was made by adapting content from Kang, Miliann; Lessard, Donovan; Heston, Laura; and Nordmaken, Sonny, "Introduction to Women, Gender, Sexuality Studies" (2017). Women, Gender, Sexuality Studies Educational Materials. 1. Available at: https://doi.org/10.7275/R5QZ284K. This online textbook is available for free and open access by the Women, Gender, Sexuality Studies at ScholarWorks@UMass Amherst. Identity Terms included: People of color Disabled vs. w/ Disabilities Transgender/Trans Non-binary Queer Bisexual Pansexual Polyamorous Asexual LatinX: Latino, Latina, Latin@ ChicanX: Chicano, Chicana, Chican@ Hispanic Indigenous, First Nations, Aboriginal, Indian, American Indian, Native, or Native American Global Divisions: Global North/South First and Third Worlds Transnational, transnational feminism. Included in: Systemic Oppression: Growing Resource Bundle Intersectionality Toolkit Related Resources Kimberle Crenshaw The Urgency of Intersectionality: TED Talk Guiding Questions LGBT Civil Rights Timeline: A History Lesson Classroom Management Tool for the Feminist Classroom: Appointment Calendar From the Blog: How to teach feminism Building Blocks for a Feminist Classroom Let’s connect! Learn more at teachingdissent.com DID YOU KNOW? You can get TPT credit to use on future purchases! Here's how: • Go to your My Purchases page. Beside each purchase, you'll see a Provide Feedback button. Simply click it, and you will be taken to a page where you can give a quick rating and leave a short comment for the product. I sincerely value your feedback! Be the first to know about my new discounts, free resources, and NEW products! Look for the star near the top of any page within my store, and click it to become a follower. You will be the first to know about any new products from me!