Members of the student council give suggestions on how to spend extra money for the students in the eighth grade. Gan suggests that they invite suggestions from all students. They receive some suggestions for planning a class trip. Some vegetarian students mention the lack of vegetarian food in the cafeteria. One student brings up the issue of the baseball field. Because he uses a wheelchair, he cannot access it unless changes are made. The student council debates the different suggestions.
How did intersectionality help the student council with their decision?
Students felt better that their opinions were heard.
People with different identities all had their voices heard.
The student council found that they needed a vote in order to make a decision.
The different suggestions showed them that there was no way to make everyone happy.