a term describing how certain social categories (for example ethnicity, class, gender) can combine together to create unique combinations of disadvantage or advantage

when society treats a person or group of people as if they are unimportant, isolating and disempowering them

unjust treatment, often of a group of people

when audiences, regardless of time period or circumstance, can relate to the ideas or characters in a text

Understanding intersectionality in Winsome Pinnock's 'Leave Taking'

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In what ways is ‘Leave Taking’ a social commentary on 1980s Britain?

The presentation of the matriarchy in Winsome Pinnock's 'Leave Taking'

The presentation of the male characters in Winsome Pinnock's in 'Leave Taking'

The presentation of Black British experiences in Pinnock's 'Leave Taking'

Using context in a 'Leave Taking' essay about intergenerational conflict

Planning an essay about coming of age in Winsome Pinnock's 'Leave Taking'

In 'Leave Taking: The Power of Education', pupils explored how a lack of Black representation in education and literature impacts sense of identity. In 'Leave Taking: An Intersectional Analysis', pupils focus on the specific experiences of Black Women in the play.

In this unit, pupls complete an intersectional analysis of 'Leave Taking'. They first learn about intersectionality, and then apply it to 'Leave Taking'. They look at 1980s Britian, matriarchy, male characters and Black British experiences before writing an essay about coming of age in the play.

Modern text: second deep dive

Expressions that are regarded as coarse or otherwise unacceptable, including swear words and rude words.

Discriminatory behaviour or images, whether on the grounds of race, gender, disability, religion or belief or sexual orientation, or otherwise.

Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour

Subjects which particular individuals may be sensitive to, eg, adoption, migration, bereavement or death, divorce, poverty, deprivation.

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Pinnock drew on some of her mother's experiences in creating the character of Enid in 'Leave Taking'. What similarities can we see between them?

how much they related to the character of Mai

that the intergenerational conflict was very relatable

that it was a good decision to reduce the cast list to just five

how much they related to the character of Enid

What does Pinnock say audience members would say to her after the play's first performances of 'Leave Taking'?

It is about the Windrush scandal which is topical for a contemporary audience

Enid is universally acknowledged to be based on Pinnock's mother

Regardless of time period, audiences can connect to its themes and characters

Enid migrating to England is a universal experience

Its characters and themes remain relevant

In what ways might someone consider 'Leave Taking' universal?

Younis wanted to be the first person to produce 'Leave Taking' on stage

He knew the theatre could afford it because Pinnock had reduced the cast list

The play continues to be relevant despite being written in 1987

He considers the play an important example of work by black British playwrights

Artistic Director Madani Younis revived 'Leave Taking' in 2018. What reasons did he give for wanting to revive the play again?

In Scene Two of 'Leave Taking', Del accuses Enid of ignoring racial discrimination in England and simply "{{ }}" to "England"

Brod sent her the money so she could migrate

What do we find out about Enid's upbringing in Jamaica in Scene Four of 'Leave Taking'?

They were overwhelmed by the welcome they got in England when they migrated

They had been educated to think of Britain as a wonderful place

In her introduction to 'Leave Taking', Pinnock tells us about her parents. What do we find out about them?

In Scene Two of 'Leave Taking', whilst Brod criticises England, Enid maintains that it has been "{{}}"" to her.

In Scene Two of 'Leave Taking', what one-word does Enid use to justify slapping Del, referring to where people grow up?

In Scene Eight of 'Leave Taking', Enid opens up to Del about some of her experiences in England, she describes how people treat her like she doesn't "{{}}".

Understanding intersectionality in Winsome Pinnock's 'Leave Taking'

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