INTERSECTIONAL THINKING Image Credit: UN Women, https://www.unwomen.org/sites/default/files/2022-01/ Intersectionality-resource-guide-and-toolkit-en.pdf Role-specific approaches: The below requires care and experience to execute. 1. Journalists • • • Seek diverse sources and perspectives and centre individuals’ and communities’ own voices where possible. Avoid biases and stereotypes in reporting. Be mindful of the intersectionality of identities when reporting on individuals and communities and refer to individuals through terms that they self-identify with. EXAMPLE: When reporting on an issue affecting First Nations women, consider their experiences as both women and as First Nations people. | CHAPTER 02 2. Editors • • • Ensure content represents diverse viewpoints. Provide feedback for inclusive and anti-racist reporting. Encourage journalists to consider intersectionality in their stories. EXAMPLE: When editing a piece about healthcare disparities, ensure that it addresses how race, gender, and socioeconomic status intersect to impact access to care. 3. Media Executives • Implement policies promoting First Nations cultural safety, anti-racism, 23