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Module 9 Discussion 2

Module 9 Discussion 2

Q Thousands of young people are admitted each year to the U.S. as cultural exchange participants through the J-1 visa program, often to work as live-in childcare providers known as au pairs. Women come not only from European countries but also from developing countries. How does intersectional discrimination affect these women? What resources do they have to seek help?

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They face multiple forms of discrimination due to their identities intersecting with others'. To begin with, black people are typically paid less than white people in many fields. Second, individuals could have trouble communicating with their superiors due to language and cultural problems. Third, they might not have someone to turn to for help because they are cut off from their families and communities. Furthermore, they might not know their rights and would be helpless if they were mistreated. Discrimination on the basis of various identities, such as race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, and gender, is known as "intersectional discrimination."