A participatory democracy with an intersectional approach

Abstract

The article inserts the concept of intersectionality contributed by Afro‐descendant feminism to study whether affirmative action is open to other vulnerable groups besides gender in Mexico. An explanatory investigation of the concept of intersectionality correlated with multiple affirmative action is carried out, and a case study considers the decisions made by two electoral institutions in Mexico. Crenshaw's theories are confirmed, including a case study carried out in Mexico focused on decisions by electoral authorities that have promoted the establishment of multiple affirmative actions in electoral matters. A ruling by the Electoral Tribunal in which the discussion focused on the implementation of the intersectionality concept due to the application of multiple affirmative actions is also highlighted. Affirmative action must be understood in a broad vision open to different vulnerable groups, and the concept of intersectionality must be considered when there is more than one reason for vulnerability so that better protection can be provided.