Intersectionality, which refers to the overlapping nature of multiple oppressions based on one’s identity (e.g., gender, race/ethnicity, sexual orientation, age), continues to present communication challenges in the world of statistics.
intersectional inclusivity
Emma Benn
Emma K. T. Benn questioned why racial/ethnic minorities were not adequately represented in the field of biostatistics. Eventually, she co-founded the BEST Diversity Program, a summer program to expose under-represented minorities, economically disadvantaged students, and students with disabilities to biostatistics and its applications to cardiovascular research and public health more generally.