We all carry multiple identities, some we choose to have, some are assigned to us by society. The ways in which these identities overlap and interact, is called intersectionality. Intersectionality is a frame of looking at the ways that we carry multiple identities both oppressive identities and privileged identities, and the ways that our communities and societal structure responds to those identities intersecting. Even though they are often social constructs and systems of oppression, race, gender, disability/accessibility,  sexual orientation, and presentation all greatly impact the way they are positioned by society and seen by the world. When we are in public and private spaces we are impacted by our identities, but more often we are impacted by their intersection. We all carry intersectional identities, that effect each of us differently. The ways in which we respond to that effect and call out the systems of oppression when safe and able to do so, will begin deconstructing the colonization of identity. 

Sometimes when we find ourselves with identities that largely differ from each other; for example a cisgender AMAB person will have more power than any-gender AFAB person; however, the dynamic can change if a the cisgender AMAB person is carrying a BIPOC identity. We know that social systems directly impact how much power we are able to receive from society, but that doesn't mean we should play into the social constructs and oppressionary systems that cause us and others harm. However, we find that due to the replicated structures of patriarchy, white supremacy, colonialism, and religious nationalism (etc.), people are still finding themselves forced into participating in these systems. in order to survive.  

Precarious: 

“Precarity (also precariousness) is a precarious existence, lacking in predictability, job security, material or psychological welfare. The social class defined by this condition has been termed the precariat.”

 Precarity is a good gauge to use when looking at visible and non-visible identities, because we are gauging the level of danger for a given identity based on different situations. While some people may carry identity privileges, it does not take away from their precarious identities, or the impact they may have in someone’s day-to-day life. When discussing identities and power struggles, utilizing the lens of precarity can help us to navigate complex intersectional scenarios. 

Are ways in which we have structured our society to cater to  a specific kind of format for us to run on; even-though, it may be an unspoken and interpretable format per se. 

First we must understand what kind of systems we are looking at?

Patriarchy has been founded on the preconceived notion to sex differences at birth and assumed placement in breeding or procreation for future generations, and the assumed placement of a labor source or provider. While this notion has been getting very old by this time, we have let it up hold several households and leave many spending years in emotional aguish over their true wants and the systems' need to stay alive. If men are home bodies who take care of the young, as their female partner have a larger corporate jobs that provide for the family you are actively breaking this norm. However, don't misguide your sense of praise for breaking away from the norm. The praise goes to those who also teach their children not to rely on a specific sex or gender to provide for emotional needs etc. There is a lot in this world that caters to the male ideology, but in many ways it dis-serves the male population the most by inappropriate expectations and emotional strangulation. This does not negate that the tole the Patriarchy has put on AFAB people and/or women is unattainable by most, and has caused death, abuse, and manipulation in the name of gender superiority. Sexual domination has always been apart of this historical fantasy, but the patriarchy uses this assumed domination to abuse and silence women all the time. Rape and abuse culture is an egregious act and it's important that we take the energy to deal with our biggest predators in the community.  

However our systems journey does not lead us just to Colonial and Patriarchal Systems, but also Racist Systems that further upheld the white male agenda for power and profits. We saw this throughout the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade, Fugitive Slave Laws, Emancipation Proclamation, and Jim Crow Laws that have only evolved in their ability to access black communities and gerrymander their counties. Racism has many different ways of manifesting itself in the psychology of white individuals. Racism is something every white person faces, because our environment inherently works for us. It makes sure that we are safe; instead of fearing us and therefore endangering us. Racism and Slavery gave white men with power the ability to control and manipulate the ways in which voting and many other forms of freedom were withheld. Black Communities have faced the most extreme of attacks in our nation's history. It's our job as people today to combat our learned racism and other social systems, so that people can be in this place of freedom with the feeling of actually feeling safe, protected, and free to do so as they please (within reason).