ABSTRACT
Social inequities can be defined as vertical differences in the social positioning or location of individuals or groups. The positioning is socially constructed through repeated interaction and ingrained dominant group social norms. It develops into the axis upon which an individual or group's identity hinges and becomes their most visible attribute. As a result, a Black academic is first seen as a Black person rather than as an academic, or a disabled student is first seen as a disabled person rather than as a student. For groups that are historically and structurally on the margins, the intersection of this social positioning with their margins can create a culture and system of inequities that result in barriers to opportunities, especially for those who are multiply socially located. Much research has investigated the manifestation and effects of such systems and cultures, especially in the context of racism, disability, and gender (Branisa et al., 2013; Gillborn, 2008; Hurst, 2018; Jacobs, 1996; Leonardo & Grubb, 2018; Rothstein, 2009).
