The incorporation of intersectionality within social psychology is becoming an increasingly common practice. From the hypotheses we generate to the methods we employ, the analyses we run and the theories we use, researchers are moving away from studying social identities in isolation. By studying the interactional and emergent properties of multiple identities, as well as understanding the complex nature of power and privilege, psychologists can better understand processes such as stereotyping, prejudice and discrimination. Yet it can be difficult for researchers to know exactly where to begin. This review serves as a primer for conducting intersectionally informed research within social psychology, using the intersection of race and gender as a case study. We first describe the history of intersectional research in psychology, noting its barriers to implementation. Next, we review three classes of intersectionally informed models — intersectional perception, experience, and treatment — and offer suggestions for future research. We end with a discussion of intersectional methods and measurement.
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