Intersectionality in Transport
Exploring how power and privilege interface within the transport sector
Women in Transport is providing a platform through which we are uncovering where and how various levels of power and privilege interface and crossover.
The intersection of identities produces different experiences for different people. While some identities may be more privileged due to their gender, race, sexuality, class or faith; others may experience inordinate discrimination. There is still much to do to improve workforce diversity, to support ethnic minorities and marginalised communities into senior leadership positions.
We believe that diversity is vital to the success of the transport sector, helping us to be stronger and to meet the needs of the communities within which we operate and the customers we serve.
Listen in as we share lived experiences
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What is Intersectionality?
Intersectionality refers to how people in all their diversity, embody multiple identities, face intersecting oppressions and suffer differently from the same structural and institutional power imbalances. The term was first devised in 1989 by Kimberlé Crenshaw in a bid to address the marginalisation of black women with its roots in critical race theory and black feminism. It has since evolved to encompass all diverse social identities, power dynamics, political and social identities and related issues.
Join us as we create a safe space in unpacking topics such as; race, the power of labels, belonging, otherness, trauma, faith, mental health and wellbeing, allyship, communications, recruitment and retention, data, physiological safety and more.
We are:
Exploring enlightening texts through the Women in Transport Book Club.
Uncovering cultural stories and experiences through taste and smell.
Having deep conversations through the Women in Transport Podcast.
Launching specialist networks with our partners.
Influencing policy and release data through surveys, research papers, round table events and the Women in Transport APPG.
Propelling your learning and development within the transport sector through our intersectionality-focused education activity.
Supporting organisations with their own intersectionality conversations through our consultancy services. Improving employee engagement, understanding routes to progression, creating a space for the right conversations and empowering your organisation to take the right steps forward.
Underpinning our activity through our Intersectionality Advisory Group and Working Group; which are made up of leading figures within the transport sector.
Intersectionality Advisory Group
Laura Roche, Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Manager - SCS Railways for HS2
Marwa El-Sheemy, Senior Project Manager: Diversity & Inclusion, Bechtel Corporation
Iain Smith, Co-Facilitator for the Lead Development Programme - Women in Transport
Caroline Stickland, CEO - Transport for All
Marcia Williams, People Manager, Delivery Manager: Diversity & Inclusion - Transport for London
Hira Ali, Author, Writer, Speaker & CEO - Advancing Your Potential
Shireen Ali-Khan, Intersectionality Lead & Engagement Specialist - Active Consulting Group
Melanie Clarke, Health, Safety & Wellbeing Director - National Highways
Bethany Johnson, Principal Consultant - North Highland
Jo Major, Founder - Diversity in Recruitment
Transport Sector Survey and Focus Groups
Have your say!
Join us as we delve deeper into the intersectional challenges being faced in the sector through our survey and focus groups.
Want to know more?
If you would like to find out more and engage with us please fill out the form below and our Intersectionality Lead, Shireen Ali-Khan will get back to you.
