It's "Just as Personal as It Is Academic": A Duoethnography of Latino Men Doing Intersectional Work

• In Event: Latina/o Narratives, Counterstories, and Duoethnographies of Students and Faculty in Higher Education

Abstract

At its core, intersectional work is about identity. However, the use of intersectionality can fall short of its full analytical power when ignoring its historical and disciplinary origins, especially for understanding how marginalized individuals construct their identities within systems of power. Here, we employed duoethnography and Chicana feminisms to discuss our exposure and utilization of intersectionality for the study of Latino men. Findings underscore the importance of expanding methodological and epistemological terrain of intersectionality by centering its origins, our lived experiences, and our theoretical alignment to educational research paradigms. With this project, we seek to expand our understanding and application of intersectionality for the study of Latinos in higher education, especially as educators seek to cultivate more equitable education systems.

Authors

• Oscar Patrón, Indiana University

• Jorge Burmicky, Howard University