Transnationalism, Intersectionality, and the History of Education: Themes and Perspectives

This chapter discusses how this volume places intersectionality at the center of its organization, recognizing that individuals have multiple facets that construct their identity. The manner in which these facets interplay and interconnect shapes the subjects of the essays. With gender as a critical lens through which to view multiple identities, authors also address other aspects of identity including class, race, nationality, and religion. While each chapter stands on its own, they also contribute to the notion of intersectionality not only by their content but also by their interplay with other chapters in the book, thus forming their own intellectual network. Several key themes emerge when considering these chapters as a whole. The conclusion considers how various authors address the themes of national identity, gender, the role of networks, race, religion, and class in their chapters. Many chapters incorporate multiple themes and this discussion is not meant to be an exhaustive catalogue of such treatments. Rather, it allows readers to reflect on what they have read and how the chapters intersect with various ideas and each other.