How does intersectionality influence gender stereotypes in the context of social mobility, particularly in relation to empowerment initiatives?

Intersectionality is the idea that different aspects of a person's identity, like gender, race, and class, overlap and affect their experiences in society. For example, a woman of color may face unique challenges compared to a white woman because she deals with both gender and racial stereotypes. This means that empowerment initiatives aimed at helping women may not be effective for everyone if they don't consider these overlapping identities. When initiatives recognize intersectionality, they can create more tailored support that helps all women succeed, regardless of their background. In this way, understanding intersectionality can improve social mobility by addressing deeper issues that hold some women back more than others.