Incorporating Intersectionality in Public Policy: A Systematic Literature Review

Abstract

Intersectionality is an ascending perspective in public policy research, gaining ever wider recognition in the discipline. The purpose of this study is to systematically review the literature to assess the current state of intersectional public policy research. This study describes the temporal and research site trends, discipline, type of research methodology, multiple categories of intersectionality in public policy studies, and policy area. Particular attention is given to the categorization of the multiple applications of intersectionality in public policy studies identified in this review: intersectional framework, intersectional perspective, and intersectional critique. The results give a comprehensive picture of existing research on the topic, thus providing researchers with a solid foundation for further study.