By emphasizing the interactions among racism, sexism, classism, anti-Semitism, heterosexism, and ableism, this anthology shows the interconnections among oppressions in everyday life. By including both theoretical essays and personal reflections, the anthology stresses critical thinking while providing vivid portraits of the meaning of diversity and the realities of oppression. Includes over 90 selections from some of the foremost scholars in the field, including Gloria Anzaldúa, Kate Bornstein and Cornel West.