Sue is a 22-year-old African American female who has been passed over for a promotion for 5 years at her company. She feels as if her age, race, and sex have prevented her from climbing the executive ladder. This is an example of which concept?

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Intersectionality is the concept that describes how different aspects of a person's identity (such as race, gender, and age) can combine to create unique modes of discrimination or disadvantage. Sue's situation involves multiple intersecting identities that may contribute to her experience of discrimination.

Sue Is a 22-Year-Old African American Female Who Has Been