Introduction to GBA Plus
Intersectionality: Mary
If we neglect to consider the intersecting factors of diverse peoples, we risk not identifying potentially negative impacts or opportunities prior to the development and during the delivery and evaluation of an initiative. It is essential that we work with communities to understand the full impact of an initiative, so that we do not misread the experiences of a significant portion of the population in Canada.
It is therefore critical that we apply GBA Plus to optimize the impact and effectiveness of all federal initiatives.
What does this mean for Mary?
In this case, we can see that a combination of intersecting factors influence Mary's experiences. If we consider only one of these factors when developing policies or initiatives, we might find that we have excluded Mary and other women like her.