Intersectionality Resource Guide - Advancing Women in Healthcare Leadership and Beyond

This resource guide is an adaptation of the SAGE Guidance on Intersectionality for the SAGE Athena Swan Accreditation Pathway. It is designed for healthcare organisations, professionals, policymakers, and advocates, providing practical, evidence-based tools and insights to promote intersectional approaches to gender equity, diversity, and inclusion initiatives. This guide aims to:

1. Foster a deeper understanding of intersectionality and highlight the importance of adopting an intersectional perspective in developing and implementing gender equity initiatives within the healthcare workforce.
2. Offer practical examples and actionable strategies for incorporating an intersectional lens in healthcare settings, enabling organisations to effectively address and dismantle structural barriers to gender equity.
3. Provide clear guidance on conducting intersectional analyses, ensuring that gender equity initiatives are informed by a comprehensive understanding of the diverse identities represented in the health workforce.
4. Support the development of an inclusive, equitable and supportive healthcare workforce, where individuals feel seen, respected, and valued.