Kimberlé Crenshaw is an author whose work emphasizes the importance of intersectionality in feminism. She coined the term to highlight how overlapping social identities—including race, gender, and class—interact to shape individual experiences of discrimination and privilege. Crenshaw's advocacy for recognizing these complex interconnections has expanded the scope of feminist discourse to address systemic inequalities. Her influential essays and public speaking have inspired critical conversations about the need for an inclusive feminist movement that addresses the unique challenges faced by marginalized women.