Understanding intersectionality in Winsome Pinnock's 'Leave Taking'

Enid’s experiences of oppression and marginalisation are somewhat based on Pinnock’s own mother’s experiences. Scene Two explores Del and Enid’s differing experiences of oppression and marginalisation. Intersectionality is a term coined by Kimberlé Crenshaw. It recognises that oppressions faced by different marginalised groups intersect and create specific experiences. The universal themes and characters in the play must be balanced by the specific experiences of Pinnock’s characters.